Alzheimers Padlet (Chase & Alex) by https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j en-us 2023-03-06 03:00:57 UTC 2023-03-08 04:05:02 UTC hello@padlet.com What is the name/nicknames of Alzheimer's chasewohnoutka https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504466119 The actual name for Alzheimer's is Alzheimer's Disease.

Some common nicknames for Alzheimer's Disease are AD or Dementia

Dr. Alois Alzheimer found changes in the brain of a deceased female and discovered the neurological disease. That's why it is named Alzheimer's.
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease]]> 2023-03-06 03:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504466119 What causes Alzheimer's? aharo101 https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504467282 The basic understanding of what causes Alzheimer's is when the brain's protein fails to function as usual on chromosome 21. This disrupts the work of brain cells, also called neurons, and triggers. The neurons become damaged and lose connections to each other.  Which leads to their death.
Alzheimer's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic 

]]> 2023-03-06 03:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504467282 Are there prenatal tests for Alzheimers? chasewohnoutka https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504475372 According to Alzheimers.org, there are no approved prenatal tests to see if one will have Alzheimer's.]]> 2023-03-06 03:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504475372 How is Alzheimer's diagnosed? aharo101 https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504482216 When being diagnosed with Alzheimer's doctors may ask the following questions.
-how is your ability to carry out daily activities 
-Any changes in behavior or personality
-Any past medical diseases
-how is your diet
The questions are very simple but another way doctors diagnose someone with Alzheimer's are done by specific tests.  -Conduct tests of memory, problem solving, attention, counting, and language.
-Perform brain scans, such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or positron emission tomography (PET), to support an Alzheimer’s diagnosis or rule out other possible causes 
How Is Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosed? | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)

]]> 2023-03-06 03:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504482216 How does a person get Alzheimer's? (Mutation or inherited?) chasewohnoutka https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504482466 Alzheimer's is a genetic mutation, but could also have a higher chance of being inherited if one's mom or dad or grandma or grandpa have it. ]]> 2023-03-06 03:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504482466 Which population is affected? chasewohnoutka https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504487496 Alzheimer's does not affect one group more than others. According to Alzheimers.org, the most susceptible group are people over the age of 65.
www.alzheimers.org.uk]]> 2023-03-06 03:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504487496 The symptoms and effects on an individual with Alzheimer's aharo101 https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504491209 Memory loss is the key symptom of Alzheimer's. Early signs of this disease are failure to remember recent conversations or events. As time goes on, memory gets worse and other diseases develop as well. Alzheimer's disease causes difficulty concentrating and thinking, especially about abstract concepts such as numbers.  Here is a list of effects people with Alzheimer's do. 
-Repeat statements and questions over and over.
-Forget conversations, appointments or events.
-Misplace items, often putting them in places that don't make sense.
-Get lost in places they used to know well.
-Eventually forget the names of family members and everyday objects.
-Have trouble finding the right words for objects, expressing thoughts or taking part in conversations.
Alzheimer's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic 
]]> 2023-03-06 03:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504491209 Are there any cures for Alzheimer's? chasewohnoutka https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504497258 Even though there are no cures for Alzheimer's there are in fact treatments to help slow down the disease. Some treatments consist of medicine prescriptions such as Donepezil that help nerve cells communicate with each other better. Therapy such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy can also help stimulate the patient's mind through talking and other activities to help them maintain memory better.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease

]]> 2023-03-06 03:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504497258 What is the long-term outlook for an individual with Alzheimer's? aharo101 https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504499058 The progression of the disease varies widely.  On average someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's will live 3-11 after diagnosis. An individual with high blood pressure and does not treat themselves can also cause the Alzheimer's to have a faster progression.  
Alzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses - Mayo Clinic

]]> 2023-03-06 03:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504499058 SUPPORT GROUPS aharo101 https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504504228 Alzheimer's Association offers virtual/in person support groups and message boards for individuals with Alzheimer's. They offer support for family members and advice to those who seek it. 
Support Groups | Alzheimer's Association ]]> 2023-03-06 03:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504504228 What is the current status of research on Alzheimer's? chasewohnoutka https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504506252 According to Scott Small, it might take a while to figure out a cure for Alzheimer's, but they are getting closer and closer every year. ]]> 2023-03-06 03:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2504506252 Works Cited chasewohnoutka https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2507992451 2023-03-08 03:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/chasewohnoutka/luxa4pdu5cc8wz5j/wish/2507992451