Category: Alzheimer’s Disease

Introduction S: The patient is a 49-year-old female complaining of impermanent memory losses, unreasonable mood changes, and rare vision problems. She has been teaching Math for second-grade students for the last twenty years. She likes her job, and her cooperation with children makes her happy and satisfied. She is married and has two children who…

What is the purpose of this research? The article discusses the research study aimed at the identification of the influence of gait and balance parameters on the condition of people with Alzheimers disease and frontotemporal dementia. The authors believe that these parameters can be used to analyze clients states and develop strategies targeted at fall…

Introduction Alzheimers disease is a degenerative disease of the brain. It is categorized by the WHO into the broader Dementia family of brain syndromes, along with vascular dementia, front temporal dementia, and dementia with Lewy bodies (Duthey 6). Like other forms of dementia, Alzheimers Disease is characterized by an impairment of cognitive functions, including orientation,…

What is the purpose of this research? This research aims at investigating the causes of falls among older people with Alzheimer disease (AD) or frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and the necessity to develop a quantitative balance and gait measurement to protect a vulnerable group of people and develop preventive strategies (Velayutham, Chandra, Bharath, & Shankar, 2017).…

Table of Contents Introduction 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimers Disease Stages of Alzheimers Disease Diagnostic Criteria and Nursing Assessments Interventions in Alzheimers Disease Other Considerations in the Management of Alzheimers Disease References Introduction Alzheimers disease is a permanent, progressive illness of the brain, which gradually damages the memory as well as thinking ability. In due…

The purpose of the research was to explore gait and balance patterns in patients afflicted with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimers disease (AD) to prevent falls (Velayutham, Chandra, Bharath, & Shankar, 2017). The implicit research question can be summarized as Whether the patterns of gait and balance in patients with FTD and AD can serve…

Table of Contents Introduction Alzheimers Disease  Definition and History Treatments available Caution signs of Alzheimers disease Diseases related to Alzheimers Necessary Safety Issues and Home Setting Stress on Caregivers Conclusion Reference List Introduction The paper investigates on the topic of Alzheimers disease which is identified as a disastrous ailment that takes away the peace,…

Introduction Alzheimers disease is a degenerative brain disorder that progresses slowly. It is characterized by impaired memory, which leads to disturbances in planning, reasoning, memory, perception and language. The disease was named after Alois Alzheimer, a Germany, who was the first doctor to describe the disease in 1906.According to scientist, Alzheimers diseases is caused by…

Table of Contents Clinical Manifestations Medical Diagnosis Expected Abnormalities Physical, Psychological and Emotional Effects Therapies and Interventions Current and Potential Problems References Alzheimers disease is a dangerous condition of the brain most common among older people. Scientists note that the disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States after cardiovascular disease…

Introduction to the Disease History Alzheimers disease is a rather common condition in aging patients. Progressing at a moderate pace affects their nervous system and cognitive abilities significantly. The disease was discovered by Dr. Alois Alzheimer in 1906 (Prasad, 2020). Despite the time passed since its identification and recognition as a medical issue, Alzheimers disease…