Alzheimers Disease

Here's another great article on Alzheimers disease from one of our guest authors. We have written many articles on Alzheimers that you'll find elsewhere on this site, but we though it might also be useful to read what other people have written, hence this page. The more you know about this disease, the easier it will be to manage it. I hope you enjoy it. If you want to read more, click here...

Author: C. Bailey-Lloyd

What is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's Disease is a form of progressive, degenerative dementia that
disables behavior, memory and thinking abilities. Alzheimer's disease varies from person to person, and
may progress at different rates.

Common risk factors for Alzheimer's disease is having a family history, longterm high blood pressure,
head trauma history, heightened levels of homocysteine, and female gender.

Alzheimer's disease is known to destroy nerve cells (neurons) that subsequently causes a descrease in
neurotransmitters. When the correct balance is not maintained by neurotransmitters, the brain's
functioning becomes critically improvised.

Some early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include the following:

Difficulty performing tasks Disorientation in familiar surroundings Disassociation of names for common
objects Lack of interest in usually enjoyable activies Misplacement of items Repetitive statements
Though there is no cure for Alzheimer's Diseease, there are options for treatment that can slow the
disease progression, help manage behavior problems, and assistance with family counsel.

Aside from medications and lifestyle modifications, alternative supplements such as ginkgo biloba and
Vitamin E are helpful as well.

Taking routine walks with a friend or caregiver, bright light therapy, music therapy, animal
intervention like a pet cat or dog, relaxation techniques and regular massages are also superb remedies
for persons suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.

To learn more about Alzheimer's Disease, visit the National Library of Medicine. To locate a
practitioner or physician with your own health concerns, feel free to peruse our consumer and holistic
resources directories today.

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So, there you have it... another useful Alzheimers Disease article, filled with insights, tips, and techniques related to caring for someone with Alzheimers. I hope you found it useful and informative. Keep checking back, as I'll be adding more articles to our library regularly.

You may also want to visit our Resources page, where you'll find links to some of the best Alzheimers resources on the Web.