Essays on Alzheimer's Disease

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Geriatrics refers to the study of health and care of older population. It is a branch of medicine or social sciences dealing with special care to older people by preventing and/or treating their diseases and managing their disabilities, so that they would be able to live a good life. However, there is no standard rule for considering someone to be in geriatric population. A physician, who specializes in geriatrics, is known as geriatrician. Several studies have been done to improve the quality of life of older people having different diseases or disabilities. One of the most ...

AGEING IN AMERICA

In the year 2013 (the latest year for which data is available), there were 44.7 million aged individuals in the United States (above the age of 65 years). The aged population consisted of 14.1% of the total population of US. In other words, approximately one in every seven citizens of America was aged (Administration for Community Living, 2016). For the purpose of the study about different racial groups in the US undergoing ageing, we will specifically discuss the Asian Americans and African Americans. (The Older Asian Population in America, 2016) As compared to the other ethnic groups of the ...

<Institution> According to the United Nations (n.d.), “the proportion of persons aged 60 and over is expected to double between 2007 and 2050, and their actual number will more than triple, reaching 2 billion by 2050.” In other words, more and more people are expected to live longer in the days to come. However, longer lives doesn’t always equate to better living. As people age, they are faced with higher risk for health issues. Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes are some of the many problems that affect elder people’s health (“Common Age,” ...

Alzheimer Disease

Nowadays the humanity suffers a wide range of different diseases. Very often from news we hear about the epidemic of that or another illness which slowly kill the mankind. One of the diseases, a modern black death for aged people, is Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer disease may be characterized by affecting human’s brain, the section responsible for memory, thinking and language, and this way it influences the performance of the simplest daily activity of a person. It is well known that mostly aged people suffer from this illness. Those, who are over 60 years old are in risk of ...

Alzheimer’s disease has been a growing issue in the United States in the past few decades. Of course, the topic of Alzheimer’s disease itself is too broad; therefore, I chose to focus on the rising rates and prevalence of the disease in the United States. If the trend continue with no treatment or cure provided to citizens, it is likely to incur serious medical and economical damages on citizens, and I wanted to explore that. Moreover, the reason behind the relatively new prevalence was intriguing. The topic is relevant to nursing, as well as nursing education because ...

Embryonic stem cells are produced from embryos, human or other animal embryos

.most of such cells have developed from embryos that develop from eggs which have been fertilized in vitro fertilization clinics. Such embryos have been donated for the purpose of research with the informed consent of the donors, and they are certainly not developed from eggs fertilised in a woman’s body. (Bethesda, 2015)

At the outset it has to be accepted that the embryonic stem cell research is a modern

day scientific marvel which can change the ways the various presently day incurable human ailments, are treated in the future. Diseases like cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, premature aging, stunted growth may altogether be eliminated in the distant future.

Moral and Ethical issues of Stem cell Research

However, there are moral and ethical issues ...

Introduction

The research is typically based on the research questions. Punch (1998) identifies the main reasons for setting a research question. The research questions help to organize and direct a study, and keep the researcher focused; they set the boundaries and framework for the project, and designate the data necessary for the project. The research has to provide the reliable results and conclusions, irrespective of the area. Therefore, scientific and social research have to be based on the real-life data and the appropriate data processing methods. The data should be obtained using the procedure of statistical sampling and tested for ...

Introduction

The nursing theory is identified as a creative and accurate formation of ideas purposely for orderly consideration of an incidence. The nursing theory types are; mid-range nursing theory, nurse practice theory, and grand nursing theory. Mid-range nursing theories often are not much wider scope compared to the grand nursing; it also does provide successful connections with both nursing practice and grand nursing theory. The most commonly applied mid-range theory includes; Orland’s theory of a well-calculated process of nursing, Peplau’s theory that involves interpersonal relations, the human caring theory of Watson (Barrett, 2005). Apparently, most of the mid-range ...

Introduction

Psychological or emotional senses are keys to living life happily. These senses are what keep people sane through the trying times. As Mac Pherson (2011) stated, the huge influx of new information from the sciences . . . [challenge] some traditional philosophical views about the senses.”

Below are the senses a particular individual lives through to achieve complete fulfillment in his life.

Theory of Sensation and Perception Sensation and perception starts an eye opener for awareness (Grison, Heatherton & Gazzaniga, 2015). Sensation forms different ways people see, hear, touch and smell (Macpherson, 2011). Richard does his everyday tasks at work and life by feeling the situation. As a CEO of a New York multi-national company, he uses his previous ...

Introduction--Bio-cultural anthropology

Alzheimer's disease - an incurable degenerative disease of the central nervous system characterized by progressive loss of mental abilities (memory, language, logical thinking). The risk increases after 65 years. This book is a good example of bio-cultural anthropology. The subtle journey of hope, ambiguity, and modern bioscience is what is at stake in her book, “The Alzheimer Conundrum” by Margaret Lock. Margaret Lock, a notable medical anthropologist, is recognized for her work on the cultures, intersection of bodies and surroundings, investigation by notice to aging, transplantation of organs, and genomics, alongside other subjects. Even with a lot of funds ...

The progression in medical science and technology permitted today’s generation to enjoy advance medical health care and live longer lives. However, there are difficult struggles that came with getting older, in addition to the challenges that are faced by the families who have to take care of elderly family members. For instance, the majority of the ageing people would have to contend with the different medical conditions that develop as they age. One of the common illnesses that occur with ageing is the dreaded Alzheimer’s disease. The challenges that families may face in caring for an elderly ...

Introduction

The purpose of this study is to review the effectiveness of lifestyle on the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease for at risk populations. The study considers quantitative study which involve the use of control and experimental groups in which the control group is motivated on the effects of lifestyle particularly lack of inactivity (exercise) and healthy eating in groups of individuals who are at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's. An observation of the pretest and post test of the control and experimental group will clearly indicate the contribution and its magnitude of exercise and healthy eating in ...

Cocoa is a crop that mostly thrives in low-tropical regions such as western Africa, Latin America, and Indonesia (Franzen & Mulder, 2007). The harvest is a source of income for many people around the globe. The current rising consumption of cocoa products makes it suitable for farmers to diversify their growing methods. The cocoa bean dates back to more than 1400 hundred years when Incas and Aztecs used the bean as currency (Shafi, Reshi, & Bashir, 2018). The cocoa bean evolved into a large-scale growing and gained huge familiarity across many European nations. The cocoa bean has several uses, mainly because it ...

The effect of taking a DNA test is far more profound than just getting the information, it causes more harm than the medics portray. The following questions would help a person decide whether to take the test.

Are you prepared to make changes in your life and lifestyle if the DNA test results demand so? Genetic test results could change ones financial life and social identity. Many people cannot acquire the medical attention and change of eating habits that their newly discovered conditions demand. The American Academy of Pediatrics ...

DHEA:

Dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, is a hormone the human body produces via the adrenal glands, which are above the kidneys. The exact effect of DHEA is not yet fully identified; however, it is believed to be a precursor of the female and male sex hormones, namely estrogen and testosterone, among others. Precursors are substances that the body converts into hormones.

The production of DHEA usually reaches its peak around the mid-20s and declines ever after. The same applies to estrogen and testosterone, whose production also declines with age. For that reason, if an individual wants to increase their hormone levels, it ...

Per the records of the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer's Disease Health Center, Alzheimer’s is the most common form of Dementia. The illness is considered irreversible and progressive brain disorder that affects 1 of 10 people who are over the age of 65. The disease can be classified into either sporadic or familial. The variation of the two categories is that Sporadic Alzheimer’s disease can be observed in adults at any age but is commonly diagnosed at the age of 65. The Sporadic Alzheimer’s disease is more common of the two categories. On the other hand, ...

My speech addresses detailed facts about Alzheimer’s disease explaining its causes, symptoms and how the diseases can be managed. For many years, the cure off the disease remains unknown hence the need for obtaining information that can help manage and even prevent it. Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia that can occur at any age in life, but it mostly attacks the elderly above 65 years. By the end of my speech you will be able to have sufficient information about the disease to guide in its management and treatment. Let us start with the symptoms of the ...

What The Nootropics Are?

People all over the World are as concerned about their cognitive health and brain performance as they care about their physical well-being. In doing so, they sometimes address nootropics – a class of supplements known for their cognitive enhancing and memory boosting effects. The nootropics are sometimes referred as so-called “smart drugs”, but in fact, smart drugs are mostly prescribed medications with nootropic effects, used mostly to treat definite mental or cognitive disorders. They may enhance concentration and cognitive abilities in patients, but often have tremendousside effects and, when used improperly, can lead to tolerance or addiction. In their turn, nootrpics ...

INTRODUCTION

Nootropics are a category that are referred to as “Smart Drugs,” which are proving to be beneficial as memory, neural, intelligences and cognitive enhancers, that are beneficial as supplements as well as therapeutic in the treating of certain diseases. Pramiracetam is one such Nootropic, defined as a lipid-soluble of the Racetams, which are identified by the sharing of a “pyrrolidone nucleus.” Pramiracetam was patented in Belgium in 1978 and is remarked to much stronger than its chemical “cousins,” like Aniracetam (Smart Drugs for Thought, 2013). Pramiracetam has proven, over the last four decades, to be incredibly beneficial in restoring and maintaining overall ...

I.Introduction

Down syndrome or Trisomia 21 is the most common chromosomal condition in U.S, one in every 691 babies in the U.S are born with it (NDSS). More than 400 thousand people live with it in U.S (NDSS). Risk of giving birth to a baby with the Down syndrome increases with age. If for mothers under 30 Down's Syndrome Risk is less than 1 in 1 000, for mothers aged 35, 42 and 49 the risk increases to 1 in 400, 1 in 60 and 1 in 12 respectively (TheSpecialLife.com). At the same time, over 80% of ...

The purpose of this speech is to explain what Alzheimer’s disease is, exploring its causes and the measures available to manage it. For many years now, the human race has been threatened by many incurable diseases among them being the Alzheimer’s disease whose cure up to now remains unknown. Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia that can occur at any age in life, but it is commonly observed in adults above 65 years of age. By the end of my speech, it will be clear what causes the Alzheimer‘s disease and how one can manage it ...

The Brain is the most mysterious organ in the human body. Even the slightest change in its functional anatomy and physiology results in serious manifestations. The statistics clearly shows that almost 25 million people suffer from dementia worldwide (Ballard et al., 2011). Dementia has many forms out of which Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form. This is one of the most serious and progressive diseases affecting the human brain. Mostly, it is found in people of age over 65 years.

The population affected in this disease includes persons above the age of 65 years (5% to 15%). ...

1. Dementia is a term that is used for describing mental deterioration, i.e., decline in the mental ability that severely interferes in the daily routine life of the individual (Keady). An example of dementia is memory loss. A common and major type of dementia is Alzheimer. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia. In the case of dementia, following mental functions are usually impaired, memory, communication, ability of paying attention and focusing, judgment and reasoning, and visual perception, at least two of these functions are impaired in most of the patients.

2. The ...

Human behavior is determined by the interplay of several factors; individual genes and the environment are some of the leading factors in determining personal traits and tendencies. However, although inheritance and the environment play the greater role in determining an individual’s behavior, hormones as well as neurotransmitters also play crucial roles in shaping one’s behavior. Some hormones, for example, are linked with controlling anger and aggression in both men and women, while other sets of hormones are linked with the control of sleep. Hormonal imbalances are also linked with the control of individual temperaments. Hormones exert their ...

Basic Facts:

According to Dr. William C. Shiel Jr., “Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a slowly progressive disease of the brain.” As Dr. Shiel pointed out, the patients of AD often suffer memory loss as well as problems with reasoning, planning, language, and perception but all these impairments usually happen gradually.

Older people especially those over the age of 70 are more at risk of having Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, studies show that 50% of people who are 85 and above are affected with this illness. However, an article entitled ‘What is Alzheimer’s?’ posted on Alz.org ...

The human brain is a complex and wonderful thing, however, with slight changes in structure, there can be marked differences between “normal” and “abnormal” behavior. Worldwide, it is estimated that over 24 million people have dementia (Ballard et al., 2011).

One of the pathological changes that occur in the brain that is associated with a form of dementia is known as Alzheimer’s Disease. According to Marieb and Hoehn (2010), Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common and progressive diseases that affect the brain. It can occur in one of two forms: early and late onset.

The prevalence of ...

Article 1: Alzheimer’s Disease.

The article basically talks about various facts about the disease including; its epidemiology, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, mode of presentation, management and treatment procedures and prevention measurers. The disease is identified as the most prevalent form of cognitive degeneration with a high prevalence especially among those individuals aged 85 years and over. Age, gender, medical history, genetics and race are identified as some of the risk factors associated with the disease whereby it is found to be more common among older women of Caucasian origin with a history of vascular disease and injuries to the head. The major presentations of the ...

This case study provides a description of some of the interventions methods used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. According to Alter (2012), in Camelot Continuing Care Retirement Community some of the interventions approaches used include fabrication, deception and lying. However, some of these interventions may have some long-term effects on a patient with Alzheimer.

The article discusses the case of Sadie Cohen, who started experiencing forgetfulness and accusing people of trying to obtain her money. Some common symptoms involved the increase in the number of phone calls to her daughter to ask her questions of where her things might ...

Part 1a: Imagine you are being chased through the woods by a hungry bear. Which nervous system would engage? (parasympathetic or sympathetic) Why is this?

Someone being chased through the woods by a hungry bear will have his or her sympathetic nervous system being engaged in the flight. This second type of autonomic nervous system tagged sympathetic will be responsible for the control of many homeostatic mechanisms that will help the person to flit away from the hungry bear. The mechanism is that of the sympatho-adrenal response of the body. The interconnected neurons of the SNS are connected to several organs of the body which enables several organs to be controlled during this period of flight response. In response to the flight, the organs connected ...

The Disease

Alzheimer disease is popularly known as the disease of the old age. As one grows old, the risk of suffering from the disease increases. The disease is slowly progressive; it affects the brain, and is characterized by impaired memory, followed by disturbances in reasoning, thinking, planning, and perception (Crystal, n.d.). The possibility of having Alzheimer disease increases after the age of 70 years; nearly 50 percent of seniors aged ≥ 85 years can have the disease. In any case, it is not a normal phenomenon and not a normal part of aging. Researchers believe that the disease is due to nerve ...

Part (a)

It is the gradual or rather the progressive decline of one’s intellect-steady and gradual decline. The changes, caused by the progression of the disease are only noticeable after months or even years. It is usually evident in one’s behavior as far as social interactions are concerned. According to Dash and Villemerette-Pitman, “appropriate responses in social situations require normal functioning of the frontal lobes of the brain” and Alzheimer’s gradually impairs the functioning of the frontal lobes causing inappropriate social responses. The most vulnerable group in any given population is the elderly.

The signs and symptoms of the disease include (Dash and Villemarette-Pitman, 2005, p. 21)

- Forgetting things more often ...

Introduction

Cognitive disorders are those which often affects elderly people especially those who are above the age of 65. In this kind of a disorder there is a significant change in the manner an individual behaves and functions. The function of the brain is impacted in cognitive disorders and hence this may have severe impact on the physical and mental functioning of an individual affected by such ailment.

Impact of cognitive disorders on the elderly

Elderly people suffering from cognitive disorders like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and the like are increasingly dependent on another person. This may lead to severe stress on the part of the caregiver. Another impact ...

Introduction

Nursing is generally concerned with care. As such all characteristics analyzed about this discipline should relate to the concept of care. This task aims at analyzing four major attributes of nursing in relation to a story of personal experience. The attributes to be analyzed in this case include loving kindness; patience; commitment; and openness/attendance to mysterious and unknown happenings of life and death or allowing miracles to take their course. The aim of this paper is particularly to provide insights into what is expected of a nurse in caring for and about persons in need. The story being analyzed involves a nurse’ ...

Dementia is a condition that that is characterized by various symptoms which in turn leads to gradual and often long-term decline in the capacity to think and remember or loss of memory. Dementia affects a person’s daily life, and it alters or significantly decreases the quality of life. Alzheimer’s disease ranks as the most common form of dementia. It typically attacks older people, and it leads to loss of memory and distortion of language and impairs communication. Other forms of dementia include frontotemporal dementia that ranks among the least forms of dementia, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia. Although ...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Modern medicine is now used to keep people alive longer than ever thought possible. Ironically, however, what has happened is we are now more unhealthy than ever before. We deteriorate more quickly in old age because we do not care for ourselves throughout our lives and the health care system cannot keep up with the demands of emerging chronic illnesses. Obesity related illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, lung disease, cancer, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease, among others, are plaguing humanity . The health care system struggles to care with those suffering from chronic illnesses. These illnesses cause ...

Literature Review

Abstract and citation The title played a critical role in identifying the authenticity of the text in the research work. Case in point is that cases of diabetes have been documented extensively among the people not to mention the psychosocial issues that affect them (Cammarata et al., 2009). The Abstract clearly states the specific details that are in the main body and introduces the reader to the insights and the points of discussion. The research problem in the study is based on the effect of psychosocial problems in causing diabetes among the young people. One of the single most ...

Many Faces Wrapped Into One Big Life

Abstract Ronald Reagan was born in the midwest, and moved around a lot. He stood out from his friend’s at an early age by being against the discrimination of African Americans. He later moved to California. In his life, he was a movie star, television star, served in World War 2, became a Captain, the President of a Union, was a staunch supporter of Harry Truman, became a Republican after Kennedy’s death. He served as Governor of California, and eventually became the country’s 40th President. He did all of this while being an incredibly in-love husband, and proud father of five ...

Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease that affects the brain cells. It begins with problems with the individual’s memory, which later on advances to mental dysfunction. Individuals who suffer from the disease experience a slow, but steady loss of memory. They also exhibit changes in behavior and personality, including problems with their language skills, and sense of judgment. If they were once focused and determined as individuals, they gradually show signs of having problems with concentrating. At the moment, Alzheimer’s is said to be the most common form of dementia that the United States of America suffers from. With ...

Article #1. Martins, S.R.M., & De Oliveira, D.S.F. (2014). This article discusses the results of a two-stage speech therapy tests performed on the elderly, 45 in all and between the ages of 60 and 85 years old. The speech therapies resulted in improvements in 73% of subjects with dysphagia, and voice improvements on 62% after 11.6 sessions (Martins & Oliveira, 2014, p. 1120). Although the article makes no mention on the morbidity and mortality rates of dysphagia and dysphonia, it nevertheless affirms that “neurological diseases are common in the elderly” (Martins & Oliveira, 2014, p. 1120). In this respect, it can be ...

Abstract

Proteins are made up of amino acids and have major structural as well as functional roles in the body. Amino acid chains are synthesized from DNA sequences through transcription and translation. Proteins become fully functional only after co-translational or post-translational modification of the amino acid side chains and folding into appropriate three-dimensional conformations. Even slight changes in the DNA code could drastically alter the protein folding, alter its functioning, and eventually lead to certain diseases. Inherent cellular repair mechanisms, protein degradation pathways and molecular facilitators such as chaperones try to keep proteins in their native, stable conformation by acting ...

Abstract

In the movie Still Alice, Alice, a successful woman, after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease (AD) loses almost all she had. Alice’s case doesn’t typically fall under the traditional age bracket for the onset of Alzheimer’s because she is only 50. However, the symptoms she displays clearly fall under the earlier DSM-IV criteria of diagnosis. Under the new DSM-5 criteria, she would still be a fit case for Alzheimer’s because she has been experiencing a gradual decline in her autonomy. She loses control over her speech, mobility and motor functions until she becomes completely dependent on ...

I. Title At a word count of 17 words, the title is rather long for an average title length. Moreover, it skipped on important information that will let the readers know the jurisdictional or geographical limit of the study by not mentioning “North Carolina” in the main title. However, it does encapsulate the main variable (“brain health knowledge”) and the principal aim “establish baseline information” and rationale (“interventions to promote adaptation and successful aging”) of the study. Although, the part of the rationale (“promote adaptation and successful aging”) provides a clear declaration of the content of the study, it increased ...

Infant Possibilities

Advancement in genetics and reproductive technologies have today allowed the doctors and parents to screen in vitro fertilized embryos for genetic diseases and select the healthiest of them all. The article, Infant Possibilities by Moyer, puts forth the possibilities of future babies with several glimpses of the works done by doctors and scientists to save the neonates from disorders possibly caused due to single gene mutations. Scientists have got the success in analysing genomes of the babies or new born ones so that specialists can search for all the potential genetic causes of diseases affecting neonates and that too ...

A Report

Introduction Care homes for the elderly people, who cannot take care of their own, have always had a significant role in provisions of health care in any society. This is the reason why the most suitable use and funding of health care in care homes has been a crucial subject of key health policy initiatives in the developed as well as developing societies over many years. Rejuvenation Personal Care Home is a facility that provides care to the older people who are unable to take care of themselves. There are several projects going on under this agency which deal with several ...

Its role in Microglia causing dopamine cell death

This assignment is being submitted on June 18, 2015 Introduction The list of prominent neurodegenerative disorders has Alzheimer’s at the topmost level and closely following it is the Parkinson’s disease. The latest researches pertaining to the Parkinson’s pathogenesis have narrowed down to the crucial relevance of Neuroinflammation and establishment of microglia. Thus there has to be a concrete substantiation to prove that Neuroinflammation has a significant contribution in causing Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Another approach to ratify the same can be done by proposing that genetic deficiency is not the sole cause for ...

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Connected Health: A Review Of Technologies And Strategies To Improve Patient Care With Telemedicine And Telehealth

- Joseph Kvedar1, - Molly Joel Coye2 and - Wendy Everett3,* + Author Affiliations - 1Joseph Kvedar is director of the Center for Connected Health at Partners HealthCare System, in Boston, Massachusetts. - 2Molly Joel Coye is chief innovation officer ...

There are six objectives that I wish to accomplish in my teaching topic, a study of Alzheimer ’s disease. This study is aimed at students taking nursing courses in the university have a clear understanding of the diseases, which means that the target audience includes nursing students. The objectives of the study are as follows: ensure that nursing students have a better understanding of what health of the old encompasses (Chera et al., 2011); establish the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease on the old; and determine whether the use of drugs can curb Alzheimer’s disease (Dangour et al., 2010). Other objectives ...

Introduction

Although drinking tea has been said to have health benefits for many centuries, only recently have its medicinal value been investigated empirically. There are four general categories of tea. These are green, black, white, and oolong tea. Black tea and green tea are the most common types. Black tea, which is obtained after fermentation and oxidation through fermentation, is the most commonly consumed kind. However, recent research indicates that some nutrients and elements are lost through oxidation. Green tea, which is the least unprocessed kind of tea, contains antioxidant polyphenols, especially the catechins believed to contribute to health benefits. ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) or dementia of Alzheimer's type (DAT) is one of the most common pathologies of the central nervous system and psyche. It usually affects persons in the old age and today an estimated of 500,000 Canadians suffer from Alzheimer’s or related dementia, over 70,000 being under 65 and 50,000 under 60. Neurodegenerative process is accompanied by progressive loss of memory and cognitive abilities decline. AD inevitably leads to death of the patient, and there are still no drugs to prevent or cure this disease. Incidence increases parallel with an increase in life expectancy. ...

Question 1

Alzheimer is a disease that mainly affects the elderly. Individuals who suffer from this ailment usually experience irreversible and progressive brain function impairment. This leads to reduced intellectual ability. Several signs and symptoms may occur in an individual, and these may lead to a probable diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The most common of these include changes in behavior, mood and memory loss. Apart from there are several other occurrences that may lead to a probable diagnosis. Most of the are cognitive disturbances and include things such as failure to identify and recognize common objects, disturbances in planning, sequencing, organizing and ...

Introduction

Ginkgo Biloba is known to be one of the oldest unique species of tree. It is known for its contributions in medicine and is also used as a food source with nutritional benefits. It is popularly touted as a “brain herb” as it is moderately effective in improving cognition in dementia patients and has the potential of helping to keep an individual’s memory sharp. Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. It is also used as a remedy for blood disorder since it is an anticoagulant. Alzheimer’s disease is one form of dementia that gradually gets ...

Alzheimer’s is a condition that affects the brain. It leads to damage of brain cells. This condition progresses, and it leads to memory impairment. Scientists believe that this condition results because of an accumulation of beta amyloid protein. This protein leads to death of the nerve cells. The condition mostly affects people above the age of 65. This condition is not a normal part of ageing.

Causes of Alzheimer’s disease

Age is the largest contributing factor to developing Alzheimer’s condition. As the age of the person increases, the chances of a person developing the condition increase. Other risks factors of Alzheimer’s disease include ...

Debra Dutton

BIO 201 Pollution and the Human Body The human body has an incredible defense and healing system. It uses the various senses like smell, sight and taste to filter the food, air and water as they get into the body. The skin safeguards the body tissues and internal organs from environmental hazards. The skin also senses the variations in environmental temperatures and acts as the body’s stimuli in controlling the body temperature. The brain and the nervous system are part of the complex response and flight mechanism that responds to emergencies and dangers. An army of ...

Psychology is a social science that looks into why people, normal or abnormal, behave in the way they do. It studies human mental processes including memory, thinking and cognition. In so doing, one is able to understand how a given person relates to others. The study also helps in the diagnosis of certain diseases like the Alzheimer’s disease (NIA, 2012). This paper seeks to illustrate why I chose to study what makes people form and join social groups. The phenomenon of human beings wanting to belong to particular groups manifests itself right from a tender age of a human being. For ...

Introduction

The limited resources of housing, day programs clinical support and family of the Federal and State government have allot of effects on individuals with cognitive impaired and developmental delay. Developmental delay and cognitive impairment are almost similar in that they both affect how a person acts, thinks and feels. Developmental delay is defined as the condition in which, an individual especially a child who develops at a slower rate compared to others their age. This development can be either physically or mentally. Cognitive impairment can be defined as simply mental retardation in which a person begins to loss their memories. This is what ...

How well the film adapts to the story

The film Away from her adapts so effectively to the story of The Bear Came over the Mountain on which it is based. It does this so well by narrating to the audience how loss of memory due to Alzheimer almost brings a marriage of close to half a century to an end (Egoyan&Polley, 2006). Judging from the title Away From Her, the audience gets a rough idea of what the story should be about. The most likely thought that crosses the mind of an audience who reads the title of the movie is that it entails two parties whereby one separates ...

Discuss the relationship between the cognitive and the biological features of Alzheimer's disease

In order to know the relationship between the cognitive and the biological features of Alzheimer’s disease, it is very important to know the definition of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer is defined as the developed form of dementia that usually begins at the age of 40 years onwards. It usually begins when a person has problems speaking and remembering things and eventually the patients becomes very helpless and dies (Jon et al., 2013). According to its history, in 1906 the first person to talk about this disease was Alois Alzheimer. Following his discovery, the disease was later named after him ( ...

Dementia and Delirium are perplexing conditions both to differentiate and experience. Dementia is a progressive intellectual function and other cognitive skills decline condition, which results to a decline in an individual’s performance of their daily activities. Unlike dementia, delirium also known as acute confusional state is an acute medical condition which results in confusion and other disruptions in how a person thinks and behaves including attention, activity level and perception. It is very important to distinguish between the two conditions because, delirium can be found in a person that already has dementia. A study done by Fick and Mion (2008) indicated that, ...

At one point of time, former President of America, Ronald Reagan was said to have a photographic memory. His expertise at memorization proved to be an asset when he was an actor and when he auditioned for becoming a sports announcer. However, when the ex-US president marched into his 70s, things were no more the same (Lowman, 2011). In 1993 it was observed that Reagan forgot many things, including the names of his aides, Cabinet officers and dignitaries. And during a regular annual health check-up at the Mayo Clinic in 1994, he was diagnosed with the dreaded Alzheimer’s disease (AD) ...

This paper seeks to establish the use of technology in the investigation of cognitive processes. Cognitive processes are the mental functions of intuition, sensing, feeling and thinking. These functions divide along the lines of; processes of perception and processes of judgment. Sensory and intuitive processes help the brain in perceiving the environment and collecting information. Thinking and feeling processes apply in making appropriate decisions as may be required of the situation. Owing to the immense value of cognitive Processes to humanity, it is important that they are apparent. The use of technology has changed the manner in which ...