Alzheimer's Association

NEUROIMAGING AND COGNITION IN MS 1. Structural MRI Cognitive impairment in MS has been shown to correlate with different indices of brain pathology as revealed by MRI.  Lesions and atrophy: Studies have shown that global markers of impaired cognition have been linked to total hyper- and hypo-intense lesion volume (Rovaris et al., 1998; Lazeron et al., 2005; Sperling et al., 2001; Rao et al., 1989). This may be due to the lesions disrupting cortical-cortical connections (Lezak, Howieson&…

Alzheimer’s Disease Those elder beings, some strange to us and some very close and dear to us can easily, but slowly be taken away. This catastrophic condition is a strong disease that is attacking all of those generally 60 and higher. Alzheimer is unlike many other diseases, by this being stated it means to the basis where its an illness where the person remains “healthy”. The person affected is put under effects where they don’t function properly, but in terms of their mentality which can be…

This study is tracking the brain cells production over the course of a typical human lifetime. Boldrini and her colleagues studied 28 brains that came from the corpses of healthy people ages 17 to 49. Researchers believed that the aging brain stops making cells. Recent research has showed that aging brains produce just as many new cells as younger brains do. Dr. Maura Boldrini stated that “when I went to medical school, they used to teach us that the brain stops making new cells” who is a…

Research Analysis of Alzheimer’s Disease Zachary Thomas Abnormal Psychology (Psy 341-1004) Dr. Robert Kutner November 20, 2014 To most people, just the thought of the aging process causes much distress and worry. Those feelings of dread will be reinforced, when researching a particular disease. This disease causes the individual to lose their mind. "Described as a clinicopathological state literally meaning the ‘loss of the ability to think. (Shan, 2012)" It is called Alzheimer's…

Objectives and Endpoints Objective of the Alzheimer’s prevention trial was to determine if hormone replacement therapy delays Alzheimer's disease or memory loss. Achieving objective should be independent of observing a particular outcome of the trial. The outcomes of the study that can be measured objectively for determining if the intervention being studied is beneficial, are also known as endpoints. They are the quantitative measurements that are required by the objectives and are determined…

to solve these mental problems. Some cases of dementia can even be genetic. Dementia is a devastating diagnosis that can change someone’s life forever and effect the people around them. Dementia has varied types and the most common is known as Alzheimer’s disease. This disease accounts for 60-80 percent of dementia cases…

We can't ignore the fact that when a loved one needs extra help dressing, bathing and other needs, whether the reason is age or a disability, we need help. The demands of working, raising a family and taking care of a loved one can become overwhelming. Your time and the physical demands can take a toll on the caregiver. Whether you chose an assisted living residence or assisted living facility (ALF) to help lighten the duties of a caregiver is possible. The convenience and flexible living…

such ailment is Alzheimer’s disease. Imagine meeting your soul mate. That one random meeting that you knew was about to change your life. They have the perfect body, they like all the same things as you. When you’re around them, its euphoria. Your parents even like them. Now imagine waking up next to that person and not being able to call their name. Imagine going out…

Alzheimer’s is a common memory disease that affects many people in the United States. An estimate of “5.3 million people in the United states have Alzheimer’s disease.” (Latest Alzheimer 's Facts and Figures. (2013, September 17). Retrieved October 11, 2015.) Out of this number of people, “5.1 million with the disease are 65 and over.” (Latest Alzheimer 's Facts and Figures. 2013, September 17. Retrieved October 11, 2015.) In the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s an individual will experience…

or possibly even younger. Alzheimer’s disease is difficult to spot at first but by knowing what alzheimer’s disease is, learning the stages, and finding out the risk factors it may broaden the average person’s current knowledge of what to look for. Alzheimer’s disease is a common form of dementia. Even though old age is well known with alzheimer’s disease, a person may show signs in their forties and fifties. It is estimated that 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s…