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Rubi Lazaro Pschology per.5
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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
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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)
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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).
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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
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Associated Features Subtypes - delirium - delusions - depressed mood - uncomplicated Red FLAG Forgetfulness Distractibility Unhappiness
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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.
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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
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Etiology Can result: Infectious diseases such as: Brain tumor Kidney failure Anorexia Nutritional deficiencies AIDs
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Prevalence 4million -12% over ages 65 to 85 3% by age 75 More than half caretakers become clinically depressed.
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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)
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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
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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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Reference Halgin, R.P. & Whitbourne, S.K. (2005). Abnormal psychology: clinical perspectives on psychological disorders. New York, NY : McGraw – Hill. Myers, D.G. (2011). Myer’s psychology for ap. New York, NY: Worth Publishers. Barlow, D.H. & Durand, M.V. (2005). Abnormal psychology: an integrative approach. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Hill, C. (2010, November 9). What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease?. http:// alzheimers.about.com/od/whatisalzheimer1/ a/causes.htm. Alzheimer’s Association. (n.d.). What is Alzheimer’s?. http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_what_is_alzheimers.asp http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_what_is_alzheimers.asp Alzheimer’s Association. (n.d.). What we know today about alzheimer’s disease. http://www.alz.org/research/science/alzheimers_disease_causes.asp http://www.alz.org/research/science/alzheimers_disease_causes.asp ADEAR. (2012, April 9). Alzheimer’s disease genetics fact sheet. http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/alzheimers-disease-genetics-fact- sheet http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/alzheimers-disease-genetics-fact- sheet Gavigan, C. (2008, November 26). New report examines how environmental factors contribute to alzheimer’s and parkinson’s diseases. http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/new_report_examines_how_environmental _factors_contribute_to_alzheimers_and_/ http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/new_report_examines_how_environmental _factors_contribute_to_alzheimers_and_/
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Discussion Question Is misplacing your car keys everyday a sign of Alzheimer or just old age?
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