• Rubi Lazaro• Pschology per.5

Associated Features 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

Associated FeaturesDSM-IV-TR CriteriaA. The development of multiple cognitive deficits manifested by both (1) memory impairment (impaired ability to learn new information or to recall previously learned information) (2) one (or more) of the following cognitive disturbances: 

(a) aphasia (language disturbance) (b) apraxia (impaired ability to carry out motor activities despite intact motor function) (c) agnosia (failure to recognize or identify objects despite intact sensory function) (d) disturbance in executive functioning (i.e., planning, organizing, sequencing, abstracting)

Associated Features B. The cognitive deficits in Criteria A1 and A2 each

cause significant impairment in social or occupational functioning and represent a significant decline from a previous level of functioning. 

C. The course is characterized by gradual onset and continuing cognitive decline. 

D. The cognitive deficits in Criteria A1 and A2 are not due to any of the following: 

(1) other Aggressive Type).central nervous system conditions that cause progressive

deficits in memory and cognition (e.g., cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, subdural hematoma, normal-pressure hydrocephalus, brain tumor) 

Associated Features

Associated Features Subtypes

- delirium

- delusions

- depressed mood

- uncomplicated

Red FLAG Forgetfulness Distractibility Unhappiness

Associated Features Early-onset Alzheimer's disease

- occurs in people age 30 to 60 most likely due to hereditary genes.

Late-onset Alzheimer

- develops after age 60

- a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that influence a person's risk for developing the disease.

Etiology

Biological familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD)

- number of different single-gene mutations on chromosomes 21, 14, and 1

EnvironmentalLead exposureAir pollutionPesticidesDiet and nutrition

Etiology

Can result: Infectious diseases such as: Brain tumorKidney failureAnorexiaNutritional deficienciesAIDs

Prevalence 4million -12% over ages 65 to 85

3% by age 75

More than half caretakers become clinically depressed.

Treatment There is no cure for Alzheimer

- but both non-drug and drug may help the the cognitive and behavioral symptoms.

THA (tetra hyroamino acridine)

Preventions

Head TraumaWear a seat beltUse a helmet when participating in sports"Fall-proof" your home

Healthier lifestyle high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high cholesterol

Prognosis The average life expectancy for someone with

Alzheimer's is 8 to 10 years after the onset of symptoms.

Some can live more then 20 years after the onset symptoms

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Discussion Question

Is misplacing your car keys everyday a sign of Alzheimer or just old age?