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Neuroscience- Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders
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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease What is Alzheimer's disease? According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that occurs when nerve cells in the brain die. The disease often results in the following behaviors: Impaired memory, thinking, and behavior Confusion Restlessness Personality and behavior changes Impaired judgment Impaired communication Inability to follow directions Language deterioration Impaired thought processes th...
Helping Someone with Memory Loss
Helping Someone with Memory Loss Diagnosing memory problems can be confusing. In older people, it's easy to mistake such problems for the everyday forgetfulness that some people experience as they grow older. Memory problems, however, may be symptoms of a more serious diagnosis, such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia. One should be assessed by a doctor: When the person is unable to remember familiar things or people When the person is increasingly forgetful or has trouble remembering recent events When...
Medications that Can Treat Alzheimer's Disease
Medications that Can Treat Alzheimer's Disease Many people believe that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can't be treated. The truth is that medications are available that may help slow the progression of symptoms. Although these drugs don’t work for everyone, they offer some hope for the more than 5 million people who have AD. The FDA has approved five medications to treat Alzheimer’s disease. All the drugs may help temporarily prevent some AD symptoms, such as confusion and forgetfulness, from getting worse. ...
New Hope for Alzheimer’s Disease
New Hope for Alzheimer's Disease No magic spell can prevent the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease on thinking and memory. And scientists have yet to find a pill that can cure it. But positive news is out there: Research is shedding light on ways to cut risk, and treatments are making life easier and more comfortable after a diagnosis. Preventing dementia Age and certain other risk factors for Alzheimer's disease can't be controlled. But you can reduce your odds of developing the condition. The ...
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