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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, which causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired. It is the most common form of dementia. (Dementia is a syndrome consisting of a number of symptoms that include loss of memory, judgment and reasoning, and changes in mood, behaviour and communication abilities. AD begins slowly. It first involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. People with AD may have trouble remembering things that happened recently or names of people they know. Over time, symptoms get worse. People may not recognize family members or have trouble speaking, reading or writing. They may forget how to brush their teeth or comb their hair. Later on, they may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, they need total care. This can cause great stress for family members who must care for them. AD usually begins after age 60. The risk goes up as you get older. Your risk is also higher if a family member has had the disease. Sources: What are the causes of Alzheimer’s Disease? Scientists do not yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease. There probably is not one single cause, but several factors that affect each person differently. Age is the most important known risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The number of people with the disease doubles every 5 years beyond age 65. Furthermore, scientists are looking at three areas: Family history - For a few families, there is a definite connection between family history and Alzheimer's disease. While for others, a family history of Alzheimer's disease puts them at greater risk than someone with no family history. Though knowledge in this area is growing, the connection to heredity is not fully understood. The external environment - The cause of Alzheimer's disease may be in our environment -- perhaps something in the water, soil or air. The internal environment - Alzheimer's disease may be caused by something within the body. It could be a slow virus, an imbalance of chemicals or a problem with the immune system. Researchers today believe there is no single cause of Alzheimer's disease. Instead, they believe it is caused by a combination of factors. There is still much that we don't know about the disease, but researchers continue to look for causes. Sources:
The onset and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are usually very slow and gradual, seldom occurring before the age of 65. It occurs in the following three stages: Stage 1: forgetfulness, poor insight, mild difficulties with word-finding, personality changes, difficulties with calculations, losing or misplacing things, repetition of questions or statements and a minor degree of disorientation Stage 2: memory worsens, words are used more and more inappropriately, basic self-care skills are lost, personality changes, agitation develops, can't recognize distant family or friends, has difficulty communicating, wanders off, becomes deluded and may experience hallucinations Stage 3: bedridden, incontinent, uncomprehending and mute Early Alzheimer's symptoms progress slowly, diagnosis is often delayed. People developing the condition may be frighteningly aware of their problems — but careful to keep them hidden, refusing to see a doctor. As a result, even their families may fail to see what's going on. When the signs and symptoms are too obvious to miss, those closest to the person often realize that similar — but less severe — difficulties have been present for years. Sources:
What treatments are available for Alzheimer’s Disease? No treatment has been proven to stop AD. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved four drugs to treat AD. These drugs work by regulating neurotransmitters, the chemicals that transmit messages between neurons. They also may help maintain thinking, memory, and speaking skills and may help with certain behavioral problems. Other medicines may ease the behavioral symptoms of AD—sleeplessness, agitation, wandering, anxiety, anger, and depression. Treating these symptoms often makes patients more comfortable and makes their care easier for caregivers. No published study directly compares the four approved AD drugs. Because they work in a similar way, it is not expected that switching from one of these drugs to another will produce significantly different results. However, an AD patient may respond better to one drug than another. Aricept, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is the most widely used drug for Alzheimer's disease. Cholinesterase inhibitors stop the breakdown of acetylcholine, a chemical in the brain used for memory and other mental functions.These types of medications help increase the levels of acetylcholine. In Alzheimer’s disease there is a deficiency in acetlycholine in some areas of the brain, which accounts for some of the symptoms of the disease. Exelon and Razadyne (formerly Reminyl). These newer drugs also work by inhibiting the breakdown of acetylcholine. They are most effective when given in the earlier stages of Alzheimer's disease. Namenda is prescribed to treat moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's. Namenda works by a different mechanism than other Alzheimer's treatments; it is thought to play a protective role in the brain by regulating a chemical called glutamate. Cognex, a cholinesterase inhibitor, also works by slowing the breakdown of acetylcholine. Side effects of the drug include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, skin rash, and indigestion. In addition, Cognex may cause liver damage, so your doctor will need to perform tests regularly to monitor liver function and make sure this isn't happening. Exelon, Razadyne, and Cognex seem to help only
those with mild or moderate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Aricept
is approved by the FDA to treat all stages of Alzheimer’s disease:
mild, moderate, and severe. Namenda is prescribed for
patients who have moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's. In addition to
these medicines, the American Academy of Neurology has stated that
vitamin E supplements (alpha-tocopherol) likely delay the time to
clinical worsening in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Sources: HerbaCall Alzheimer’s Disease Testimonials:
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