Name Topic General Purpose Specific Purpose Thesis Statement

I. Introduction (This should be in full paragraph format)

II. Body A. Topic sentence (first main point) 1. (Sub-point) Supporting sentence for first main point a. (sub-sub-point) Supporting evidence for (sub-point of main point) b. (sub-sub-point) Supporting evidence for (sub-point of main point) 2. (2 Sub-point) Supporting sentence for first main point a. (sub-sub-point) Supporting evidence for (2nd sub-point of main point) b. (sub-sub-point) Supporting evidence for (2nd sub-point of main point) Transition B. Topic sentence (second main point) 1. (Sub-point) Supporting sentence for second main point a. (sub-sub-point) Supporting evidence for (sub-point of 2nd main point) b. (sub-sub-point) Supporting evidence for (sub-point of 2nd main point) 2. (2nd Sub-point) Supporting sentence for second main point a. (sub-sub-point) Supporting evidence for (2nd sub-point of 2nd main point) b. (sub-sub-point) Supporting evidence for (2nd sub-point of 2nd main point) Transition C. Topic sentence (third main point) 1. (Sub-point) Supporting sentence for third main point a. (sub-sub-point) Supporting evidence for (sub-point of 3rd main point) b. (sub-sub-point) Supporting evidence for (sub-point of 3rd main point) 2. (2nd Sub-point) Supporting sentence for third main point a. (sub-sub-point) Supporting evidence for (2nd sub-point of 3rd main point) b. (sub-sub-point) Supporting evidence for (2nd sub-point of 3rd main point) III. Conclusion (This should be in full paragraph format) Topic: Alzheimers disease
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General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about Alzheimers disease. Thesis Statement: Alzheimers disease is a very complicated disease that bears understanding from its symptoms with its causes, its stages, to its treatments.

I. Introduction Memories from the past. Knowing how to eat. Knowing how to drink. Knowing how to talk. Knowing your family. Knowing who you are. These daily tasks are things that the average person takes for granted. Unfortunately, for some, there is a serious and complicated disease that takes the memories and lives of the victims of it away. That disease is Alzheimers disease. Alzheimers disease is a progressive disorder where certain types of nerve cells in specific areas of the brain degenerate and expire for indefinite reasons. According to the Alzheimers Association, someone develops Alzheimers disease every seventy-one seconds. If you do the math, that is approximately 444,170 people yearly. That translates to about 13% of the population (4.5 million) that have Alzheimers. In fact, it is highly probable that at least one person in this room knows of or is close to someone that has Alzheimers. I know that working in a retirement community, more and more of the elderly are developing this vicious disease yearly. But, instead of being intimidated by this complicated disease, it would serve us better to understand the disease. In order to do so, it is important to know the symptoms along with the causes, the stages, and the treatments for the disease. Today, I would like to take the opportunity to tell you about the symptoms with the causes, the stages of the disease, and the treatments for Alzheimers disease. Transition As Americans, we tend to have this invincible attitude; we never think anything will happen to us, that is, until we start to develop weird symptoms. II. Body A. Alzheimers disease is many times hard to detect, with many of the symptoms and probable causes going unnoticed. 1. There are warning signs and symptoms that a person exhibits depicting the possibility of Alzheimers disease. a. According to the Alzheimers Association, there are ten warning signs that arrive before the onset of Alzheimers.

b. According to Paul Dash and Nicole Villemarette-Pittman, author of Alzheimers Disease, Neurobehavioral symptoms other than depression may be experienced in the moderate stage of ADDelusions and hallucinations are two common symptoms (86). 2. It is proven that Alzheimers disease is caused by brain failure, which is brought about by genetics and several other risk factors. a. As noted by Neal Cutler and John Sramek, authors of Understanding Alzheimers Disease, the children of an Alzheimers patient have a 50-50 chance of also developing dementia. b. According to the Alzheimers Association, age, family history, genetics, as well as head injury, heart-head connection, and healthy aging may all contribute to the cause of Alzheimers. Transition When Alzheimers disease is caused, it develops into stages. B. Alzheimers disease, as stated earlier, is a progressive disease, meaning it slowly develops into different stages. 1. Although there are technically three stages of Alzheimers, mild to moderate Alzheimers can truly be classified into one group. a. According to Ronald Peterson, author of Mayo Clinic on Alzheimers Disease, a growing awareness of memory loss may lead to feelings of anger, frustration, and helplessness (33). b. As told by Paul Dash and Nicole Villemarette-Pittman, authors of Alzheimers Disease, Generally speaking, if the person has some obvious cognitive difficulties, but is reasonably communicative and can still accomplish basic self-care and some complex functions, such as using a telephone and household appliances, then she [the patient] is considered to be in the mild phase (48). 2. Severe Alzheimers is the final stage of the disease. a. According to Paul Dash and Nicole Villemarette-Pittman, authors of Alzheimers Disease, if the disease has progressed to the point that

nursing home placement has occurred or is imminent, she [the patient] is labeled severe (48). b. According to Ronald Peterson, author of Mayo Clinic on Alzheimers Disease, A person in the final stage of Alzheimers may eventually become bedridden. His or her body systems may be severely weakened, which will often increase the risk of developing other health problems Transition With each stage of the disease, there are treatments that may work for each patient. C. Although there is no cure for Alzheimers disease, there are treatments for it. 1. There are many standard treatments for Alzheimers disease. a. According to the Alzheimers Association, there are inhibitors (Donepezil, Rivastigmine, and Galantamine) that help to block the activity of the enzyme cholinesterase, which breaks apart a neurotransmitter vital to the transmission of nerve impulses. b. According to the National Institute on aging, anti-depressants can at times be used to treat behavioral and psychiatric symptoms of the disease and make the patients as well as the caregiver more comfortable, but each case of the disease is different and must be treated individually. 2. There are also alternative treatments that have yet to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration being used. a. According to the Alzheimers Association, One large federally funded study showed that Vitamin E slightly delayed loss of ability to carry out daily activities and placement in residential care. b. As stated by the Alzheimers Association, there are a growing number of herbal remedies, vitamins and other dietary supplements that are promotes to enhance memory and treat Alzheimers disease.

III. Conclusion Alzheimers disease is a serious disease that is important to be informed about. It is a progressive disease that affects the lives of millions Americans, with more and more adding to that number every day. That may translate to approximately 13% of the population, but being that there is no cure and it can sometimes go undetected for years, this disease must be taken seriously. After all, it is our memories, ability to complete daily tasks, and our family and friends that are at stake. Alzheimers disease has the ability to take the life away from whoever it affects. In order to understand the disease, it is important to be able to recognize the symptoms and the causes, the stages, and the treatments, as we have just discussed. With all of this knowledge, it is probable that if someone comes to ask you about the disease or expresses concern about possibly having it, you can answer their questions and calm their concerns. Hopefully, in the years to come, there will be advances in this disease that will prevent those lives from being taken. I want to be able to remember my life and live it to its fullest, dont you?