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A question from : what is alzheimer’s disease?
What is alzheimer’s disease symptoms consist of?
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Answer by Snoopie350
Alzheimers is a disease that affects your mind. It literally shrinks your brain and affects your memory. There is no proven cure or treatment and no cause has been found yet.
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A question asked by grammar_cleopatra: Can a stroke cause dementia? Would the symptoms be just like those of Alzheimer’s?
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Answer by Kemi
Yes. See excerpt from website. I included the link below …
Cognitive decline related to stroke is usually called vascular dementia or vascular cognitive impairment to distinguish it from other types of dementia. In the United States, it is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer disease. Vascular dementia is preventable, but only if the underlying vascular disease is recognized and treated early.
People who have had a stroke have a 9 times greater risk of dementia than people who have not had a stroke. About 1 in 4 people who have a stroke develop signs of dementia within 1 year.
Vascular dementia is most common in older people, who are more likely than younger people to have vascular diseases. It is more common in men than in women.
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Question by justice: How do you deal with the rude and angry behavior of a parent with dementia (vascular dementia)?
Do you just write it off? Do they ever use dementia as an excuse to be rude? (this case is still fairly mild) Can you tell them they are being rude or do you just have to write it off?
My dad was cruel emotionally when we were little. He straightened up and was loving and kind for several years. Now that his dementia is progressing he is mean again. How do I separate his dementia behavior from his past deliberate behavior? How do I know which is which?
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Answer by Skulley.
You’ll never be able to prove it either way, ultimately it comes down to what you are willing to sacrifice.
My advice would be to take care of yourself first.
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The latest weapon in the war against Alzheimers disease is neither a fancy new brain scanner or computer device; instead its a simple, written exam that could have a dramatic impact on this devastating condition. The written test, developed by Douglas Scharre, MD of Ohio State University Medical Center, is designed to evaluate every part of a patients brain, from language to memory to problem solving.
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A question from Susie Q: my dad with Alzheimer’s?
my dad is in his early 60′s, and he has had symptoms of alzheimer’s for about 4 years. the doctors just recently realized it is most likely alzheimer’s. it wasn’t too bad before, but in the past year his memory and cognitive skills have significantly decreased. he still remembers who his family is and where he is, but he has started to mix up the days and time, he cant drive in unfamiliar places, and he needs help with almost everything he does. he doesn’t talk much, and sometimes cant think of the word he is trying to use. how do i know what stage of alzheimers he has, and how much longer he has to live?
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Answer by Pearl L
talk to his doctor about it, my father had altzheimers too
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A question from Sayde C: I have 3 questions I need answered. Can you help me? Please?
47. Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?
Alzheimer’s disease
common cold
heart disease
diabetes mellitus
48. Which of the following is NOT a reason it is difficult to cope with a chronic illness?
financial obligations to cover treatment and care that health insurance may not cover
loss of physical independence which requires more assistance with the activities of daily living
knowledge that the person will get better with the appropriate medications
dealing with depression and grief for the diagnosis
50. Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of death in the United States today?
pneumonia
heart attack
stroke
diabetes mellitus
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Answer by cjvw622
Common cold, Knowledge that the person will get better, pneumonia
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A question asked by Philly Iggles: With all the news about products causing cancer, Alzheimer’s, etc… have you ever just stopped caring?
With the news that aluminum cans can cause Alzheimer’s I have officially stopped caring about these things. Lol, I’m probably going to die a insane cancer blob.
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Answer by arilynn a
gonna die from somethin
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A question asked by Rich P: I think I might have ADD?
I checked the symptoms for ADD online and the list matched my problems perfectly. I definately know I have a listening problem. I find myself trying so hard to listen and I can barely get info from it. I also find myself moving my legs involuntarily, I guess I feel comfortable constantly moving. Also I have a difficult time reading, I can never focus, I always trail off mid-chapter and the words become “blahs” when I read to myself. I can’t focus on homework for very long and I can never study because I would get distracted by other ideas or I try so hard not to turn on my TV or go down and get something to eat but I always do. I cant help it. I also know that I have a family history of mental problems like alzheimer’s and paranoid schizophrenia. Who do I go to to get a real diagnosis? Can I go to the Doctor where I usually get my physicals or should I go to a Psychologist
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Answer by NormalOne
It depends on your medical insurance. Almost all of the time you will need to start with your primary care physician who will refer you to the appropriate mental health professional. Also, any medical problem that could be causing or contributing to the symptoms must be ruled out.
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Take a look at this video on alzheimer’s test and then add a comment below to let me know what you think.
pennstatehershey.org The FDA is reviewing a new type of brain scan that can detect plaques linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. James Connor, distinguished professor and vice-chair of neurosurgery, explains how the test works and its significance.
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Question posed by Nickname: Alzheimer’s Disease..at age 18?!?!?
Is it possible to show symptoms of Alzheimer’s at this early of an age? I can’t seem to remember very important things! I can’t remember what I did today, I forget what I am doing while I am doing it, and I cannot remember events that are actually pretty important. I cannot remember my birthday. I haven’t forgotten who people are but I sometimes have trouble remembering names or remembering how I know them. I know I am supposed to know them but I can’t rememember! To sum it up, I am becoming extremely forgetful, I can never think of the right word to use even though I know so many, I can’t explain things too well because I can’t seem to explain properly, I can’t seem to remember what day it is. Is this Alzheimer’s or something else?
Also, no I don’t drink or smoke pot. XD
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Answer by just wondering
i would see a doctor about that. i think its pretty rare, if not impossible that someone so young would get alzheimers. it could be something else.
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