1. Madi Sottos and Mallory SpencerDEMENTIA OF ALZHEIMERS

2. First Diagnostic

3. Dementia of Alzheimers Dementia of Alzheimers- This type of Dementia is the most common form. It is a Neurological Disease(Relating to the Nervous System) that is characterized by loss of mental ability that can serve enough to interfere with normal activities.

4. SymptomsDifficulty performing familiar tasksMemory lossProblems using languageDisorientationLoss of good judgmentProblems with abstract thinkingMisplacing thingsRapid mood swingsPersonality changesLoss of initiative and loss of interest

5. Known CausesScientist are not sure what exactly causes itToxic reactions to alcohol and drugsNutritional deficienciesInfections that affect the brain or an illness to the brainHead injury

6. Using the DSMA.1) Have memory impairment2) Or one or more of these disturbances: A)Aphasia(Language disturbance) B) Apraxia(Impaired ability to carry out motor activities) C) Agnosia( Failure to recognize or identify objects) D) Disturbance in executive functioning(Planning, organizing,

7. Using the DSMB) The cognitive deficits in Part A each causesignificant impairment in social or occupationalfunctioning.C) The course is a gradual onset and continuingcognitive decline.

8. Using the DSMD) The cognitive deficits in Part A cannot be dueto any of the following:1) Other central nervous system conditions that cause deficits(Parkinsons Disease, Huntingtons disease, brain tumor, etc.)2) Systemic conditions that are known to cause Dementia(Vitamin deficiencies, Hypothyroidism, etc.)3) Substance-induced conditions

9. Using the DSME) The deficits do not occur exclusively duringthe course of a delirium.F) The disturbance is not better accounted for byanother Axis I disorder(Major depressivedisorder, Schizophrenia)

10. Overview of Case StudyPatient is 68 years oldEvaluated for nine yearsGradual loss of memoryFrequent mood changesNo history of cognitive or psychiatric disordersGeneral health good

11. Characteristics of EdChanges in moodStay away from others and interactionPacedTurning the heater to 500 (crazy)ThreateningHad troubles staying focused

12. Overview continuedSymptomsstarted toget better Wife Pacing noticed Would lock himself in bedroom subtle Became physical changes

13. Those More SusceptibleWoman are 2x more likely to get itAge- 65 and older have a greater chance of getting itObesityHigh blood pressureDiabetes

14. Articles/Studies/BooksGenetic Linkage Study Duke UniversityAlly- From the NotebookInto the AbyssAway from HerThe Savages

15. Famous Peoplewith Dementia of Alzheimers Ronald Reagan Sugar Ray Robinson Norman Rockwell

16. TreatmentsAcetylcholinesterase inhibitors Namenda (memantine) ARICEPT EXELON PATCH EXELON RAZADYNE

17. Prognosis for People with Alzheimers DiseaseUnfortunately, there is currently no cureAverage life expectancy is 8 to 10 yearsHighly dependent on persons age and other medical problemsPatients generally die of medical complications, i.e. pneumonia or thefluAlzheimers is fatal