What causes Alzheimer's?

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1. What causes Alzheimer's?
2. Does Alzheimer's cause death?
3. What is Alzheimer's dementia?
4. What are the 4 stages of Alzheimer?
5. Can Alzheimer be cured?
6. Who is most likely to get Alzheimer's?
7. What lifestyle causes Alzheimer's?
8. What should you not say to someone with Alzheimer's?
9. How long do people with Alzheimer's live?
10. Can stress cause Alzheimer's?
11. Who is most at risk for Alzheimer's?
12. Do Alzheimer patients know they have it?
13. Does a person with dementia know they have it?
14. Does anxiety cause Alzheimer?
15. Is Alzheimer's preventable?
16. What should you not say to someone with dementia?

What causes Alzheimer's?

Alzheimer's disease is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells. One of the proteins involved is called amyloid, deposits of which form plaques around brain cells. The other protein is called tau, deposits of which form tangles within brain cells.

Does Alzheimer's cause death?

Alzheimer's disease destroys nerve connections in the brain, making it progressively more difficult to do ordinary things like move around, swallow and feed yourself. While the disease devastates the brain, it does not kill you. Complications of the decline in brain function is what leads to death.

What is Alzheimer's dementia?

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and brain cells to die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that affects a person's ability to function independently.

What are the 4 stages of Alzheimer?

There are five stages associated with Alzheimer's disease: preclinical Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease, mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease, moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's disease and severe dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.

Can Alzheimer be cured?

There's currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there is medicine available that can temporarily reduce the symptoms. Support is also available to help someone with the condition, and their family, cope with everyday life.

Who is most likely to get Alzheimer's?

Age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer's. It mainly affects people over 65. Above this age, a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease doubles about every five years. One in six people over 80 have dementia – many of them have Alzheimer's disease.

What lifestyle causes Alzheimer's?

The risk of developing Alzheimer's or vascular dementia appears to be increased by many conditions that damage the heart and blood vessels. These include heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Work with your doctor to monitor your heart health and treat any problems that arise.

What should you not say to someone with Alzheimer's?

I'm going to discuss five of the most basic ones here: 1) Don't tell them they are wrong about something, 2) Don't argue with them, 3) Don't ask if they remember something, 4) Don't remind them that their spouse, parent or other loved one is dead, and 5) Don't bring up topics that may upset them.

How long do people with Alzheimer's live?

Overview of disease progression The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease worsen over time, although the rate at which the disease progresses varies. On average, a person with Alzheimer's lives four to eight years after diagnosis, but can live as long as 20 years, depending on other factors.

Can stress cause Alzheimer's?

Researchers say chronic stress may be one of the factors involved in the development of Alzheimer's disease. They say constant stress can affect the brain's immune system in a way that may lead to dementia symptoms.

Who is most at risk for Alzheimer's?

Age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer's. It mainly affects people over 65. Above this age, a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease doubles about every five years. One in six people over 80 have dementia – many of them have Alzheimer's disease.

Do Alzheimer patients know they have it?

Alzheimer's disease progressively destroys brain cells over time, so during the early stages of dementia, many do recognize something is wrong, but not everyone is aware. They may know they are supposed to recognize you, but they can't.

Does a person with dementia know they have it?

MONDAY, J (HealthDay News) -- Many older Americans with dementia don't know they have the disease, a new study indicates. A review of data from 585 Medicare recipients with probable dementia found nearly 6 out of 10 were either undiagnosed or unaware of their diagnosis.

Does anxiety cause Alzheimer?

But if you suffer from generalized anxiety, it may be a sign that you actually have something else to worry about: A new study has found a link between rising anxiety levels and an increased risk of Alzheimer's.

Is Alzheimer's preventable?

One in three cases of Alzheimer's disease worldwide is preventable, according to research from the University of Cambridge. The main risk factors for the disease are a lack of exercise, smoking, depression and poor education, it says.

What should you not say to someone with dementia?

Here are some things to remember not to say to someone with dementia, and what you can say instead.

• “You're wrong” ...
• “Do you remember…?” ...
• “They passed away.” ...
• “I told you…” ...
• “What do you want to eat?” ...
• “Come, let's get your shoes on and get to the car, we need to go to the store for some groceries.”

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