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Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease. It is characterized by progressive loss of memory as nerve cells (neurons) die and other areas of brain atrophy.
The discovery of the disease was the work of psychiatrists Emil Kraepelin and Alois Alzheimer in 1906.
For every thousand people a year usually appear 10 to 15 new cases of dementia overall and between 5 and 8 cases of Alzheimer’s disease.
The risk of disease is higher in women and particularly among the population over 85 years, old age is the main risk to suffer the disease.
The causes of the disease, but not fully discovered, it is known that acetylcholine deficiency, accumulation of amyloid and metabolic disorders are the main causes.
This disease is characterized by loss of neurons and synapses in the cerebral cortex and subcortical elsewhere. This loss otrofia determined in the affected regions, degenerating temporal lobe and atrophy of the affected regions, degenerating temporal and parietal lobes and parts of the frontal cortex and cingulate gyrus. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Alzheimer Patient Caregiver
It is often said that Alzheimer’s disease is a disease of the whole family, because the continued anguish of witnessing how a loved one slowly deteriorate affects everyone equally. Therefore, comprehensive treatment should meet the needs of the entire family. This includes emotional support, counseling and educational programs on Alzheimer’s disease for patients and their families, who strive to provide a safe and comfortable at home.
Thanks to the information available, caregivers can learn to control undesirable behaviors, improve communication and ensure patient safety, EA. Research shows that caregivers benefit in the training and support groups, and that participation in these groups allows them more time caring for their loved ones at home. The information presented at the end of this booklet will help you find training classes and support groups.
The role of caregiver is changing over time, as they are changing patient needs EA. The following tips can help caregivers prepare for the future.