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Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with the disease—those with the late-onset type—symptoms first appear in their mid-60s.
- What is the main cause of Alzheimer's?
- What does Alzheimer's do to a person?
- What are the 7 stages of Alzheimer's?
- How do Alzheimer's patients die?
- What is the best treatment for Alzheimer?
- How does peanut butter detect Alzheimer's?
What is the main cause of Alzheimer's?
Scientists believe that for most people, Alzheimer's disease is caused by a combination of genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors that affect the brain over time. Less than 1% of the time, Alzheimer's is caused by specific genetic changes that virtually guarantee a person will develop the disease.
What does Alzheimer's do to a person?
As Alzheimer's disease progresses, people experience greater memory loss and other cognitive difficulties. Problems can include wandering and getting lost, trouble handling money and paying bills, repeating questions, taking longer to complete normal daily tasks, and personality and behavior changes.
What are the 7 stages of Alzheimer's?
The 7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
- Stage 1: Before Symptoms Appear. ...
- Stage 2: Basic Forgetfulness. ...
- Stage 3: Noticeable Memory Difficulties. ...
- Stage 4: More Than Memory Loss. ...
- Stage 5: Decreased Independence. ...
- Stage 6: Severe Symptoms. ...
- Stage 7: Lack of Physical Control. ...
- You Know What Stage of Alzheimer's Your Loved One Is in — Now What?
How do Alzheimer's patients die?
The vast majority of those with Alzheimer's die from aspiration pneumonia – when food or liquid go down the windpipe instead of the esophagus, causing damage or infection in the lungs that develops into pneumonia.
What is the best treatment for Alzheimer?
Medications called cholinesterase inhibitors are prescribed for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. These drugs may help reduce some symptoms and help control some behavioral symptoms. The medications are Razadyne® (galantamine), Exelon® (rivastigmine), and Aricept® (donepezil).
How does peanut butter detect Alzheimer's?
The researchers discovered that those who had an impaired sense of smell in the left nostril had early-stage Alzheimer's. They noted that the participants needed to be an average of 10 centimeters closer to the peanut butter container in order to smell it from their left nostril compared to their right nostril.
