Category: Alzheimer’s Disease

Introduction: Mr. Ms Clinical Manifestations The analysis of the health conditions of Mr. M. reveals that he has Alzheimers disease. This neurodegenerative disease is incurable and is usually associated with memory loss and decline of cognitive abilities (DeTure and Dickson, 2019). The early stages of Alzheimers disease are marked by patients difficulties with orientation and…

Problem Identification Alzheimers is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that cannot be detected in its early stages. Its slow development and fast worsening make people unable to treat it properly or get prepared. People usually suffer from disorientation, loss of memory, details confusion, and mood changes. It is hard to introduce certain criteria for this disease.…

Table of Contents Introduction Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment References Introduction As time goes by, people are more likely to encounter memory problems. This can be both a natural sign of aging or illness. In most cases, cognitive changes that are connected with growing older do not cause serious problems in daily life. However, if…

Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnostics Causes Treatment and Prevention Early Diagnosis Conclusion References Alzheimers disease presents one of the largest health care issues in developed countries, with increasingly large amounts of money spent on patients care in the later stages of the disease. Alzheimers primarily affects the elderly, and as the age of the population…

Spencer County Community Spencer County had a completely rural population of 20,039 as estimated in 2009. Houses with occupants numbered 6316 while rented houses numbered 1253 (Spencer County, City-data.com). Renters formed 17 % of the population. The land area was 399 sq. mi. while the water area occupied 2.5 sq. mi. The population density was…

Nutrition continues to be a problem for people with advanced dementia or Alzheimers. Patients are less able to eat independently, so they need help. In particular, the problem of the effectiveness of nasogastric tubes for feeding arises. It has been established that they can be highly effective, but they also create risks of strangulation and…

Table of Contents Introduction Dementia and Alzheimers Disease Overview Symptoms Dementia Statistics in Texas Causes of Alzheimers Disease in Texas Texas State Plan for Alzheimers Disease Conclusion References Introduction In the U.S., the rise of age-related chronic conditions has directly increased neurological ailments, which eventually result in the spread of dementia among the overall communities.…

Table of Contents Genetic Components of Alzheimers Historical Perspective on Alzheimers Disease Ethical Considerations on Alzheimers Disease References Alzheimers disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes brain shrinkage and the death of brain cells. It is the most prevalent form of dementia, which is described as a progressive decline in cognitive, behavioral, and social…

Introduction Care coordination (CC) is an indispensable healthcare strategy providing the elaborated organization of patient care activities and information exchange among all stakeholders in inpatient treatment to deliver safe and productive care. Due to such plans, medical providers can ensure that the right people are familiar with the patients needs and preferences beforehand, allowing for…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Signs of Alzheimers disease Stages of Alzheimers disease Risk factors of Alzheimers disease Diagnostic criteria / nursing assessments Interventions (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) Conclusion Reference List Abstract The world today is faced with many diseases and conditions, some of which have given medical researchers sleepless nights. Among the complicated diseases is…