When does the change associated with Alzheimer’s disease become problematic? When the forgetfulness interferes with normal day to day activities What are those problematic changes? Causes change in memory, language, thought, navigation, behavior, personality/mood, planning and organizing Are the changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease occasional or consistent? Changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease is occasional because symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.
Explain the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Dementia is the loss of cognitive function serious enough to interfere with daily functioning Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder, progressive disease, and the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s has no cure, is eventually fatal, and affects over 5 million Americans. Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Is the disease a progressive disease? The disease is progressive. In its early stages, memory loss is mild, but with late-stage Alzheimer's, individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their environment. …show more content…
The functions of the brain that is affected by the disease are Language, sense of temperature, touch, pain, Vison, basic functions including breathing, memory, hearing, movement and correlation, balance, judgement, and reasoning Why are the incidences higher in women? The incidences are higher in women because they are prone to live longer What is the logic for listing symptoms in a journal in preparation for doctor’s visit? Keep a log, write a list of symptoms, include when, how often and where develop the list with input from other family members, list current and previous health problems, bring all
Explain the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Dementia is the loss of cognitive function serious enough to interfere with daily functioning Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder, progressive disease, and the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s has no cure, is eventually fatal, and affects over 5 million Americans. Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Is the disease a progressive disease? The disease is progressive. In its early stages, memory loss is mild, but with late-stage Alzheimer's, individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their environment. …show more content…
The functions of the brain that is affected by the disease are Language, sense of temperature, touch, pain, Vison, basic functions including breathing, memory, hearing, movement and correlation, balance, judgement, and reasoning Why are the incidences higher in women? The incidences are higher in women because they are prone to live longer What is the logic for listing symptoms in a journal in preparation for doctor’s visit? Keep a log, write a list of symptoms, include when, how often and where develop the list with input from other family members, list current and previous health problems, bring all