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Associated Features  a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. - Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily

Associated Features DSM-IV-TR Criteria  A. The development of multiple cognitive deficits manifested by both  (1) memory impairment (impaired ability to learn new information or to recall previously learned information)  (2) one (or more) of the following cognitive disturbances: (a) aphasia (language disturbance) (b) apraxia (impaired ability to carry out motor activities despite intact motor function) (c) agnosia (failure to recognize or identify objects despite intact sensory function) (d) disturbance in executive functioning (i.e., planning, organizing, sequencing, abstracting)

Associated Features  B. The cognitive deficits in Criteria A1 and A2 each cause significant impairment in social or occupational functioning and represent a significant decline from a previous level of functioning.  C. The course is characterized by gradual onset and continuing cognitive decline.  D. The cognitive deficits in Criteria A1 and A2 are not due to any of the following:  (1) other Aggressive Type).

Associated Features  Easy and small task become impossible and confusing  Loss of language,  lack of recognition of familiar objects  inability to perform voluntary movement,  depression,  hallucination  Disorientation,  decline of judgment,  deterterioration of social skills,  extreme flatness,  changeability of affect,  wandering,  aggressiveness,  insomnia,  demandingness

Associated Features  Subtypes - delirium - delusions - depressed mood - uncomplicated Red FLAG  Forgetfulness  Distractibility  Unhappiness

Associated Features  Early-onset Alzheimer's disease - occurs in people age 30 to 60 most likely due to hereditary genes.  Late-onset Alzheimer - develops after age 60 - a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that influence a person's risk for developing the disease.

Etiology Biological  familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD) - number of different single-gene mutations on chromosomes 21, 14, and 1 Environmental  Lead exposure  Air pollution  Pesticides  Diet and nutrition

Etiology Can result:  Infectious diseases such as:  Brain tumor  Kidney failure  Anorexia  Nutritional deficiencies  AIDs

Prevalence  4million -12% over ages 65 to 85  3% by age 75  More than half caretakers become clinically depressed.

Treatment  There is no cure for Alzheimer - but both non-drug and drug may help the the cognitive and behavioral symptoms.  THA (tetra hyroamino acridine)

Preventions Head Trauma  Wear a seat belt  Use a helmet when participating in sports  "Fall-proof" your home Healthier lifestyle  high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high cholesterol

Prognosis  The average life expectancy for someone with Alzheimer's is 8 to 10 years after the onset of symptoms.  Some can live more then 20 years after the onset symptoms

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Discussion Question  Is misplacing your car keys everyday a sign of Alzheimer or just old age?