Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Alzheimer's Disease

You are more likely to get Alzheimer's when you are older. It isn't a part of normal aging.  it is genetic so for instance you have a brother, sister, or a parent with AD you will be likely to get it. Increased risks are being a female, having head trauma or have had head trauma ,  having  high blood pressure for a long time. There are two types of AD out there. First, is onset Alzheimer's Disease : symptoms appear before age 60,  it runs in families, but is less found to the late set. But it will grow quickly , and worsen.  Secondly, the late set AD , it occurs in people 60 an older,  and it may run in families.
Symptoms:
  • Emotional behavior or personality
  • Language
  • Memory
  • Perception
  • Thinking and judgment (cognitive skills)
There is no known cure for AD. You can die from this.

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