With Alzheimer’s there hasn’t been much development in a cure or how it started. There are many theories and ideas behind both of those, but the most popular proposal for the causes of Alzheimer’s has come to be stated in Diseases and Disorders. Izenberg states, “...Several possibilities being considered: Minor undetected strokes...Viral infections, The wounds in the head, fall or accident...Certain habits (or lifestyle) as smoking or poor nutrition can accelerate the aging process” (Izenberg 321). Each one of these possibilities have a direct correlation to causing brain damage. Just experiencing a stroke or viral infection can prompt a negative process. The blood flow could be effected in the brain causing the unnatural buildup of fiber bundles
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According to the UXL Encyclopedia of Science, “Alzheimer's is a tragic disease that slowly destroys its victim's brains, robbing them of the thoughts and memories...Patients with Alzheimer's typically progress through a series of stages that begin with relatively minor memory loss of recent events" (Nagel 127). Overtime the minor memory loss of recent events turns into memory loss of memories and loved ones. The patient is no longer capable of recognizing their loved ones who are most likely their spouse or even their own children. Reasoning behind the deterioration of brain cells can be explained by Izenberg saying, “The brain of a person who is suffering from Alzheimer contains abnormal cells...of a protein called amyloid and do another abnormal protein called tau. The plates are formed between neurons or nerve cells of the brain; beams, within cells” (Izenberg 321). What Izenberg is implying is that Alzheimer’s has a correlation with the abundance of tau in the brain. Tau affects the brain all together because it inhibits the brain's ability to send neurotransmitters, “the brain chemicals that communicate information throughout our brain and body” (What are neurotransmitters). Due to the lowered efficiency of brain wave communication affects the body and brain relationship (321). Once the changes in the brain occurs it greatly affects the patient with their normal …show more content…
Typical symptoms have been seen with patients as a “...typically progress through a series of stages that begin with relatively minor memory loss of recent events. Gradually, loss of memory is accompanied by forgetfulness, inattention to personal hygiene, impaired judgment, and loss of concentration” (Nagel 127). Many people with Alzheimer’s cannot function on their own because it does not stop there. The UXL Encyclopedia of Science states, “Later symptoms include confusion, restlessness, irritability, and disorientation. These conditions worsen until patients are no longer able to read, write, speak, recognize loved ones, or take care of themselves" (127-128). After these symptoms are present the patient has around five to ten years, but twenty years max (128). Even though these are the most common symptoms there are rare and rather odd symptoms that are seen in some cases. According to International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family, Jon Stuckey writes, “Perhaps one of the most disturbing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease is the change that may occur in personality. A normally happy person may become chronically depressed or a mild-mannered person may become rude and easily agitated” (Stuckey 57). Because the brain is affected by Alzheimer’s the change in behavior is an understandable result. Having a close relative that a family has loved
According to the UXL Encyclopedia of Science, “Alzheimer's is a tragic disease that slowly destroys its victim's brains, robbing them of the thoughts and memories...Patients with Alzheimer's typically progress through a series of stages that begin with relatively minor memory loss of recent events" (Nagel 127). Overtime the minor memory loss of recent events turns into memory loss of memories and loved ones. The patient is no longer capable of recognizing their loved ones who are most likely their spouse or even their own children. Reasoning behind the deterioration of brain cells can be explained by Izenberg saying, “The brain of a person who is suffering from Alzheimer contains abnormal cells...of a protein called amyloid and do another abnormal protein called tau. The plates are formed between neurons or nerve cells of the brain; beams, within cells” (Izenberg 321). What Izenberg is implying is that Alzheimer’s has a correlation with the abundance of tau in the brain. Tau affects the brain all together because it inhibits the brain's ability to send neurotransmitters, “the brain chemicals that communicate information throughout our brain and body” (What are neurotransmitters). Due to the lowered efficiency of brain wave communication affects the body and brain relationship (321). Once the changes in the brain occurs it greatly affects the patient with their normal …show more content…
Typical symptoms have been seen with patients as a “...typically progress through a series of stages that begin with relatively minor memory loss of recent events. Gradually, loss of memory is accompanied by forgetfulness, inattention to personal hygiene, impaired judgment, and loss of concentration” (Nagel 127). Many people with Alzheimer’s cannot function on their own because it does not stop there. The UXL Encyclopedia of Science states, “Later symptoms include confusion, restlessness, irritability, and disorientation. These conditions worsen until patients are no longer able to read, write, speak, recognize loved ones, or take care of themselves" (127-128). After these symptoms are present the patient has around five to ten years, but twenty years max (128). Even though these are the most common symptoms there are rare and rather odd symptoms that are seen in some cases. According to International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family, Jon Stuckey writes, “Perhaps one of the most disturbing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease is the change that may occur in personality. A normally happy person may become chronically depressed or a mild-mannered person may become rude and easily agitated” (Stuckey 57). Because the brain is affected by Alzheimer’s the change in behavior is an understandable result. Having a close relative that a family has loved