Dementia

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Dementia

• Alzheimers Disease
• Eric Klaus

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General Facts

• Cause unknown
• No cure
• Probability doubled every 5 yrs gt 65
• May be related to genetics
• Some genes may protect or contribute

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Neurofibrillary Tangles
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Symptoms

• Early Stage
• Mild forgetfulness
• Middle Stage
• Inability to perform simple tasks
• Problems with speech, understanding, etc.
• Late Stage
• Total care required

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Tests leading to Diagnosis

• Questions about
• Health
• Difficulties in daily activities
• Medical tests
• Memory, problem solving, attention, counting

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Proven Treatments

• Cognex
• Donepezil
• Exelon
• Riminyl

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Experimental Treatments

• Vitamin E
• Ginko bilbou
• Estrogen

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References

• http//www.ahaf.org/alzdis/about/plaques_tangles.h
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• http//www.alzheimer.ca/english/disease/whatisit-i
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• http//www.alzheimers.org/pubs/adfact.html
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