Alzheimer's Disease: Symptoms, Medication, Diagnosis, and Risk Factors, Esquemas y mapas conceptuales de Biología

¡Descarga Alzheimer's Disease: Symptoms, Medication, Diagnosis, and Risk Factors y más Esquemas y mapas conceptuales en PDF de Biología solo en Docsity! ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE is a chronic neurodegenerative disease Ñ that usually starts slowly and gradually > worsens over time.lt is the cause of 60- $ 70% of cases of dementia / ¡ SYMPTONS Difficulty in remembering recent events, problems with language, disorientation, mood swings 9 MEDICATION If Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, % NMDA receptor antagonists (small benefit) 3 DIAGNOSTIC METHOD Based on symptoms and cognitive testing after ruling out r, other possible causes EL y RISK FACTORS Genetics, head injuries, depression, hypertension AS * Family history . Genetics (heredity) » Head injury » Heart-head connection » Overall healthy aging » lifestyle factors + Diet and exercise *. Cardiovascular risk factors HOW TO FACE IF A FAMILY MEMBER HAS 9 ALZHEIMER'S The reality that someone you care for has Alzheimer's can trigger a range of emotions — including anger, fear, frustration and sadness. Conflicts are common as family members struggle to deal with the changes.To minimize conflict, address the issues together. 3 USUAL ONSET Over 65 years old Ú PROGNOSIS Life expectancy 3-9 years 71 CAUSE FACTORS . Age » Educate yourself about Alzheimer's disease. + Learn about its effects and how to respond. » Stay in touch. » Be patient. » Offer a shoulder to lean on.