Alzheimer's

Disease
 • What is Alzheimer’s
Disease?

• Who has
Alzheimer’s
CONTENTS Disease?

• How do I know if it’s

Alzheimer’s disease?

• How is Alzheimer’s
disease treated?
 What is
Alzheimer’s
• Disease?
The most common type of dementia.
• A progressive disease beginning with
mild memory loss possibly leading to
loss of the ability to carry on a
conversation and respond to the
environment.
• Involves parts of the brain that control
thought, memory, and language.
• Can seriously affect a person’s ability
to carry out daily activities.
• Although scientists are learning more
every day, right now, they still do not
 Who has
Alzheimer’s
Disease?
• 2013, as many as 5 million Americans
were living with Alzheimer’s disease.
•
• The symptoms of the disease can first
appear after age 60 and the risk
increases with age.
•
• Younger people may get Alzheimer’s
disease, but it is less common.
•
• The number of people living with the
disease doubles every 5 years beyond
age 65.
•
• By 2050, this number is projected to rise
to 14 million people, a nearly three-fold
increase.
 • How do I know if it’s
Alzheimer’s disease?

Memory loss that disrupts daily life

may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or
other dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain
disease that causes a slow decline in
memory, thinking and reasoning skills.
There are 10 warning signs and
symptoms. If you notice any of them,
don't ignore them
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h Self-care
e • How is Alzheimer’s Physical exercise

m disease treated? Aerobic activity for 20–30 minutes 5 days a week

improves cardiovascular health. If injured, pursuing an
e activity that avoids the injured muscle group or joint
can help maintain physical function while recovering.

Medications Specialists

Cognition-enhancing medication Occupational Therapist

Improves mental function, lowers
blood pressure and may balance
mood.
Improves daily living and work skills of patients.
Geriatrician
Focuses on the health care of elderly people.
Neurologist
Treats nervous system disorders.
Psychiatrist
Treats mental disorders primarily with medications.
Primary Care Provider (PCP)
Prevents, diagnoses and treats diseases.
THE SIMILARITY AND22 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AMNESIA AND ALZHEIMER'S
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