Alzheimer

Question 1

what are the common signs and symptoms of people with alzheimers?

Answer 1

memory loss
difficulty problem solving
infections
stroke
derilium

Question 2

what does Alzheimers affect?

Answer 2

memory
problem solving
cognitive functions
brain

Question 3

what happens to the brain and surrounding area as alzheimers develops?

Answer 3

protein (amyloid) builds up around the individulas brain cells, forms plaques. as they deterioate there is a loss of communication between nerve cells

Question 4

what can increease risk?

Answer 4

age- lateradulthood (65 + years)- every 5 years above doubles risk of developing it
family history diabetes
downs syndrome high blood pressure
head injuries
cardiovascular disease

Question 5

what can cause it?

Answer 5

smokinh
obesity
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
hearing loss
untreated depression
lnelness
sedentary lifestyle