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An 8 page research paper that offers a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's. The writer covers etiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, medical treatments and physical therapy interventions in regards to Alzheimer's. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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the number of people with AD is increasing. AD is the most common form of dementia, affecting 24.3 million people globally and 4.5 million in the US (Leifer, 2009). The
current risk for developing AD for individuals over 65 is estimated to be 10.5 percent and it is predicted that, worldwide, by 2040, the population of AD patients will increase
to 81 million ("Three stages," 2011). This dramatic increase in the AD population, as well as the fact that there is no effective treatment that goes beyond the alleviation of
symptoms, is why this research on AD has become an urgent public health priority ("Three stages," 2011). The following examination of literature offers a comprehensive overview of this devastating disease.
Progression of the 3 stages: It is believed that AD starts with the development of amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is widely acknowledged to mark the transition from
normal aging and dementia (Lynn, et al, 2010). The first stage of AD is classified as early AD (EAD) (Lynn, et al, 2010). The first stage of AD is preclinical
and may last a decade or more ("Three stages," 2011). Abnormal biomarker patterns are evident at this stage, such as "increased amyloid tracer retention" on electronic scans of the brain
("Three stages," 2011, p. 1465). Mild cognitive impairment characterizes the second stage of AD ("Three stages," 2011). The three stages of AD formulated by Matteson and McConnell in 1988
indicates that Stage 1 is characterized by "Memory loss; Lack of spontaneity; subtle personality changes [and] Disorientation to time and date" (Nair, 2006, p. 262). Stage 2 is characterized by
"Impaired cognition and abstract thinking; Wandering and confusion; Restless and agitation; Inability to carry out activities of daily living; Impaired judgment; Lack of insight, abstract thinking; [and] Repetitive behavior" and
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