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A l z h e i m e r ’ s D i s e a s e

A l z h e i m e r ’ s D i s e a s e. R o s s T u r b y f i l l B r a n d e e C r e w s M e g a n D u n n. Description of Alzheimer’s.

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A l z h e i m e r ’ s D i s e a s e

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  1. Alzheimer’s Disease RossTurbyfill BrandeeCrews MeganDunn

  2. Description of Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.

  3. Pictures of Alzheimer’s Normal Brain Alzheimer’s Brain

  4. Symptoms Has difficulty with new learning and making new memories Has trouble finding words Loses spark or zest for life Loses recent memory without a change in appearance or casual conversation Loses judgment about money Has shorter attention span Easily loses way going to familiar places Resists change or new things Has trouble organizing and thinking logically Asks repetitive questions

  5. Treatment A growing number of herbal remedies, dietary supplements and “medical foods” are promoted as memory enhancers or treatments to delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related disorder.

  6. Prevention Tips Regular exercise Healthy Diet Mental Stimulation Quality Sleep Stress Management An Active Social Life

  7. Cite Your Sources Slide 2 -What is Alzheimer's ?." http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_what_is_alzheimers.asp. alzheimer's association, n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2012. Slide 3 - http://0.tqn.com/d/alzheimers/1/0/f/brain_alz.jpg. Web. 30 Jan. 2012. Slide 3 - http://0.tqn.com/d/alzheimers/1/0/g/brain_normal.jpg. Web. 30 Jan. 2012. Slide 4 - Alzheimer's Disease." http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Alzheimers/. CDC, Web. 30 Jan. 2012. Slide 5 - Alzheimer's Association. Web. 31 Jan. 2012. <http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_treatments.asp>. Slide 6 - "How to Reduce Your Risk and Protect Your Brain." Alzheimer's & Dementia Prevention. Web. 31 Jan. 2012. <http://www.helpguide.org/elder/alzheimers_prevention_slowing_down_treatment.htm>.

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