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=RESEARCH= =QUESTION:= || What are the causes of Alzheimer’s disease? ||
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[] || (include the words or phrases from keyword searches) || Causes || Through genetics, if your grandfather and father got Alzheimer’s chances of you getting it are higher but the majority of Alzheimer’s patients got this disease are not from genetics but through too much protein called ABeta (AB).
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[] || =RESEARCH= =QUESTION:= || What are the chances one would get Alzheimer’s disease? || (include the words or phrases from keyword searches) || chances ||
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 * Images/video to support this || My research shows that the majority of people with Alzheimer’s disease get this disease not from genetics but from a poor diet and daily life routine. This somehow calms me because genetics I can control but my daily life routine I can monitor and improve. ||
 * **Citation** (title, author, publication, date, URL, etc.) || Alzheimer’s Disease, Marlene Targ Brill, Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2005 ||
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 * Try to find a short effective quote || Alzheimer’s disease occurs twice as much in woman than in man also African Americans and Hispanics are also more likely to get this disease than Caucasians. The chances of one getting this disease double every five years after the age of 60 and gives the greatest threat to people over 85. One in ten people between the ages of 75 to 85 has Alzheimer’s and one in two people get this disease over the age of 85. Only 20,000 world wide experience AD in their thirties and forties. ||
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 * Images/video to support this || Alzheimer’s disease happen twice as much in woman than in men. This is scary to me because my grandfather has Alzheimer’s disease so my chances of getting it are higher (genetics). ||
 * Your name: Dorothy**

=RESEARCH= =QUESTION:= || How can you treat Alzheimer’s disease? || (include the words or phrases from keyword searches) || Treat Treatment || Daily Life Treatment: there is no cure for Alzheimer’s but there is a way to prevent or slow down the process.
 * **Citation** (title, author, publication, date, URL, etc.) || Alzheimer’s Disease, Marlene Targ Brill, Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2005 ||
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 * Try to find a short effective quote || · For each individual Alzheimer’s disease is different. Some people get it in a very short period of time while others get it over time. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s nor is there any treatment to stop the spread of this disease.

Alzheimer’s can be passed on through genes but recent studies show that a healthy lifestyle may impact more. Healthy lifestyle=healthy brain


 * Avoid putting to much pressure on your brain
 * Exercise to keep the brain active
 * Socialize
 * Eat healthy

Scientist says that having a healthy lifestyle can not prevent Alzheimer’s disease but can lower the risks of it occurring.

Avoid damaging your head
 * Wear a helmet when doing activities such as biking
 * Wear a seat belt in the car in case of accidents
 * Safe proof your house to lower the chances of things falling or bumping your head

Keep your mental thinking active, even though brain cells die as you get older the connection between each brain cell does not and may even improve as one ages.

Medication There is no medication to fully cure Alzheimer’s disease but there are medication that one can take to prevent or slow down the process. One must discuss with a doctor what kind of medication is needed due to different circumstances. DON’T take over the counter drugs for this disease always prescribe with a doctors help. Prevent Taking drugs that help prevent Alzheimer’s such as: Can give serious side affects and end up causing dementia-like symptoms Slow down There are two types of medications that you can take if you have Alzheimer’s depending on what stage.
 * aspirin or
 * nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen or Celebrex)
 * Cholesterol-reducing drugs (statins).

Early stages: Cholinesterase inhibitors may slow down the decline in cognitive capabilities such as memory loss.

Later stages: NMDA receptor antagonists may slow down the decline in cognitive functions with daily life activities such as eating and getting dressed.

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 * Images/video to support this || I think that any disease that has to do with the brain is harder to cure just because we know little about the brain. Also after reading how much a healthy lifestyle can prevent not just Alzheimer’s but lowers other chances of other diseases I am determined to adapt to a healthy lifestyles. ||

=RESEARCH= =QUESTION:= || What are the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease || http://www.ahaf.org/alzheimers/about/symptomsandstages.html || (include the words or phrases from keyword searches) || Symptoms Problems of Alzheimer Alzheimer’s patient ||
 * **Citation** (title, author, publication, date, URL, etc.) || When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer’s Disease, Joyce Hinnefeld, The Rosen Pubishing Group, 1994
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 * Try to find a short effective quote || Symptoms:
 * **Severe memory problems** – People are very likely to forget very important things. It will lead to problems at home and work. They might forget to turn off the stove or forget to turn the water off.
 * **Poor Judgment** - Alzheimer’s patient might make decisions that put themselves or others in danger. They might think that it is okay to still drive a car when it is not, they are in high risk of getting seriously hurt.
 * **Problems with abstract thinking** – People with Alzheimer’s disease have troubles with read signs. Their reading and writing skills may decline. They will lose ability to use numbers, which can cause them to have a hard time to use the phone and call people.
 * **Signs of mental decline** – They will have trouble with speaking, their own language, recognition or object or people, and motor skills.

Some examples of behaviors
 * Stage 1 symptoms. (**This stage can last from 2 to 4 years, early in the illness)
 * Getting lost
 * Difficulty managing money and paying bills
 * Repetitive questions and conversations
 * Taking longer than usual to finish routine daily tasks
 * Poor judgment
 * Losing things or misplacing them in odd places
 * Noticeable changes in personality or moods

Examples are:
 * Stage 2 symptoms:** (This is the longest stage and can last 2 to 10 years)
 * Becoming disabled
 * Can only do simple tasks independently
 * Needs help with hard things
 * Forget recent things/events and the history
 * Trouble recognizing familiar people
 * Speaking, understanding, reading and writing problems
 * Become depressed
 * Sleeping problems (not all)
 * Trouble eating


 * Stage 3 symptoms:** (Can last for 1 to 3 years)
 * Lose ability to feed themselves
 * Speaking problems get worse
 * Body swallowing
 * Lose control of bladder
 * Sleeps often
 * Starts grunting or moaning
 * Weak physical state
 * Gets very ill
 * Skin infections ||
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 * Your name: Julie**

=RESEARCH= =QUESTION:= || How can you prevent Alzheimer’s disease? || treatment.htm || (include the words or phrases from keyword searches) || Prevent Alzheimer’s disease Prevention || · You should only drink one or two drinks per day. A small amount of alcohol will cause you to have a healthy heart, and one study showed that red wine might decrease the risk of Alzheimer's. · If you are overweight, and if you are a smoker, quit smoking. · Limiting your intake of salt, alcohol, and too many calories; and avoid diabetes with weight control and exercise. · Don’t get too stressed find ways that will relax your body. These things can help such as relaxation exercises, meditation, yoga, prayer, or self-hypnosis. · Seek treatment if you are depressed. Depression and anxiety effect how your brain processes memories. || Julie Sand
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 * Lose weight**
 * Control hypertension and high blood pressure**
 * Relax and reduce your stress.**
 * Depression or anxiety**
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 * Images/video to support this || There are many ways that you can prevent Alzheimer’s disease but it is not 100% for sure you won’t get it. My grandparents don’t have Alzheimer’s disease but I am scared they might get it. I am happy to learn about Alzheimer’s disease so I know how I can prevent it if I get it. ||