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A 4 page discussion of how psychologists
can intervene to lessen the direct and indirect impacts of this in this disturbing disease. The author points out that the psychologist can be
valuable in quantifying and addressing the problem both on a family level and a community level. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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4 pages (~225 words per page)
File: AM2_PPpsyAlz.rtf
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in addressing that concern. Include how you would address the family issue directly, and how you would address it from a community, legal, or governmental perspective.
There are a multitude of family issues which could necessitate psychological and community involvement. One presents itself in
the extended family where one or more of the family members is not only aged but suffering from Alzheimers Disease. Indeed, it can be contended that Alzheimers disease is
one of the most concerning diseases of our time. While this contention may at first appear dubious given the many devastating diseases with which our society is currently dealing,
just a brief investigation into the disease and its impacts quickly demonstrates the wide and devastating path Alzheimer has already taken through our society. While this disease directly affects
only the elderly, Alzheimers has many indirect effects on society as a whole. These effects often require both psychological and community intervention.
There are both direct and indirect impacts of Alzheimers Disease. Alzheimers disease typically results in the slow loss of memory, personality, and eventually all cognitive function for the person
inflicted with the disease (Lemonick and Park-Mankato, 2001). While the specifics of the causes of the disease are yet to be discovered, the disease is associated with the massive
death of neuronal cells (Marx, 2001). Family members can be impacted both from the fact that they likely share their loved ones genetic propensity for the disease and from
the fact that they must ride the emotional rollercoaster that Alzheimers so often presents. For individuals with Alzheimers Disease activities which used to be simple become overwhelming. They
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