PERLS207 Lecture : April 3 - Alzheimers Disease.docx
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Identify the prevalence and incidence of dementia and alzheimer"s disease in canada: define the 7 a"s of dementias, compare the two forms of ad, list and describe the 3 stages of ad. Describes a group of impairments of the brain. Symptoms include: changes in mood, memory, and judgement. Different types are associated with changes to different areas of the brain. 72% of women with dementia have alzheimer"s disease (ad) Paradox of dementia or paradox of alzheimers disease. Loss of recognition of people, object and safety. Changes in speech, comprehension and ability to read or write. Develops in those who have at least 1 parent diagnosed with ad. Next step conduct tests to examine cognitive abilities. Final stage of diagnosis consists of advanced medical screening. Protein (a-beta) smaller component of larger protein app found in the brain. High quantity of a-beta molecules accumulate in the brain. Composed of protein found in the brain (tau)