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OUTLINE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND EXPLORE WHAT THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS CONDITION ARE TO THE INDIVIDUAL.
Among older people, the most common type of dementia is the Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is a dementia, which is a brain disorder that seriously affects a
person’s ability to carry out daily activities. ... There is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease,
however, medication can be prescribed to slow the onset of symptoms.
The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease begin slowly. There are three presently
recognised stages of the disease. The first stage of Alzheimer’s disease is largely
characterised by memory loss concerning recent circumstances or events. ... In addition to these memory lapses, patients with Alzheimer’s disease
experience language problems. ... People in the beginning stage of Alzheimer’s disease also
frequently undergo dramatic mood swings. ... 37)
The middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease tends to be the longest and in some
instances lasts for a number of years. ... During
this stage of the disease, most individuals are no longer able to control bodily functions
and many experience seizures. ... 39-40)
The cause of Alzheimer’s disease is not yet fully understood. Alzheimer’s disease
results from the gradual destruction of brain cells. ... 34)
There is no single factor has been identified as a cause for Alzheimers disease. ... However, Alzheimers is not restricted to
elderly people: there are people under the age of 65 with dementia. Many people fear that
they may inherit Alzheimers disease.
Approximate Word count = 1226
Approximate Pages = 4.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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