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Alzheimer's Concept Map
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Alzheimer's Concept Map
By: Jaycie Joslin
Alzheimers's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Is the most common cause of
Is the most common cause of
Dementia definition:
Dementia
Is the loss of cognitive function that interferes with routine personal, social, and occupational activities.
Damages
Damages
Nerve cells in the brain which have an affect on memory, language, and thoughts
Abnormal Structures:
Tangles:
Plaques:
Abnormal Structures
- Protein pieces that build up in the spaces between nerve cells
- Twisted protein fibers that build up inside cells
Signs & Symptoms
Loss of mental Functioning
Signs & Symptoms
Can cause: Social and ethical issues
Such as: poor judgement/decision making, cannot manage a budget, loses the track of the date, and misplacing things
Can reduce risk by: having a healthy diet, exercising, better sleep & mental stimulation
Such as: Having problems following conversations, distrust others, stubbornness, becomes fearful
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Age:
Age
When aging most people develop plaques & tangles. The symptoms usually appear around age 60.
Gender:
Women are more likely to have Alzheimers than men because they live longer.
Gender
Down's Syndrome:
Down's Syndrome
This is due to people with down syndrome experiencing premature aging. They show aging signs nearly 20 to 30 years ahead of the general population.
Others:
Others
- Family history
- Head injuries
- Processed foods and fertilizers
- Chronic inflammatory conditions
- Obesity
- Strokes
- Clinical depression
Sources:
Remmert, Sorrentino. “Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants - Soft Cover Version.” US Elsevier Health Bookshop Mosby,
Saunders, Netter & More, 25 Feb. 2016, www.us.elsevierhealth.com/mosbys-textbook-for-nursing-assistants-soft-
cover-version-9780323319744.html.
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