Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease is a puzzling and life-changing disease. It occurs when cells in the brain die and memory function is impaired. It is not an instant death and it may take several years before the final stages of Alzheimer's is complete. Alzheimer's Disease is a leading cause of dementia in the elderly. Alzheimer's Disease is a terrifying disease that causes memory loss, impaired judgment, and inability to perform everyday functions, and not only affects the victim of the disease but his or her family as well.

No medical evidence proves that there is a prevention for Alzheimer's Disease. Since no one knows the cause of Alzheimer's Disease, no one can come up with a cure or any measures to prevent it. Since all the disease is is the death of brain cells, smart choices could be beneficial. Wearing a helmet when you ride a bicycle or motorcycle to protect your head might help. Keeping your physical and mental health up to par by exercising and regular doctor visits would also be a smart thing to do. Keeping your blood pressure under control may also help to prevent this vicious disease. None of these methods have been proven to prevent Alzheimer's Disease but even if they do not prevent it, a healthy lifestyle ensures a longer lifespan if nothing else!

There are several signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease. Not everyone that has the disease gets all of them though. And just because you end up with many of the symptoms, chances are you will not get them all at once. The symptoms that Alzheimer's Disease victims do get usually advance over years and may be so gradual that you don't notice them until they are in the latest stages. Having a difficult time doing normal, everyday things may be a sign. Balancing a checkbook, finding your way to the local grocery store, remembering where you put your car keys, and other familiar tasks may be harder to complete than usual. A change in your behavior and personality may also be a clue. Unnecessarily being angry or irritated and mood swings may be an indicator of Alzheimer's Disease. Being confused or disorientated frequently is another sign. Not being able to recognize loved ones or familiar places or where you are at could possibly be a sign. Following directions may become difficult as well. This goes along with the confused symptom. Simple tasks and commands are sometimes too hard to do. Chances are, you will what you are supposed to do before you can even complete it. Your eyesight may falter as well. Things may become blurred or you may not be able to focus on one thing for more than a second or two. Another sign is a change in sleeping habits. You may sleep all day and be alert at night. Think of a teenager's sleep pattern, and apply it to many people with Alzheimer's Disease. Depression is also one of the main symptoms that many of the patients get. There are many symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease and some are more tell-tale than others. Being observant and watching the signs helps to monitor the advancement of the disease and will also help diagnose it sooner in order to receive proper treatment for the symptoms.

Diagnosis for Alzheimer's Disease can be very hard for doctors. Since many of the symptoms for the disease are the same for other