{"id":138,"date":"2019-09-21T11:58:59","date_gmt":"2019-09-21T11:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/blog\/?p=138"},"modified":"2022-02-09T05:45:06","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T05:45:06","slug":"what-is-alzheimer-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/what-is-alzheimer-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things you should know about Alzheimer\u2019s Disease \u2013 Cause, Symptoms, Stages and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on February 9th, 2022 at 05:45 am<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AlzheimerS_Disease_-_Cause_Symptoms_Stages_And_Treatment\"><\/span>Alzheimer\u2019S Disease \u2013 Cause, Symptoms, Stages, And Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a032daddc954\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a032daddc954\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/what-is-alzheimer-disease\/#AlzheimerS_Disease_-_Cause_Symptoms_Stages_And_Treatment\" title=\"Alzheimer\u2019S Disease \u2013 Cause, Symptoms, Stages, And Treatment\">Alzheimer\u2019S Disease \u2013 Cause, Symptoms, Stages, And Treatment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/what-is-alzheimer-disease\/#Dementia_-_How_it_is_different_from_Alzheimers\" title=\"Dementia &#8211; How it is different from Alzheimer&#8217;s?\">Dementia &#8211; How it is different from Alzheimer&#8217;s?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/what-is-alzheimer-disease\/#AlzheimerS_Disease\" title=\"Alzheimer\u2019S Disease\">Alzheimer\u2019S Disease<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/what-is-alzheimer-disease\/#All_You_Need_To_Know_About_AlzheimerS_Disease\" title=\"All You Need To Know About Alzheimer\u2019S Disease\u00a0\">All You Need To Know About Alzheimer\u2019S Disease\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/what-is-alzheimer-disease\/#Cause\" title=\"Cause\">Cause<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/what-is-alzheimer-disease\/#Symptoms\" title=\"Symptoms\">Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/what-is-alzheimer-disease\/#Stages_of_Alzheimers_disease\" title=\"Stages of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease\">Stages of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/what-is-alzheimer-disease\/#Treatment_of_Alzheimers_disease\" title=\"Treatment of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease\">Treatment of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/alzheimers-dementia\/what-is-alzheimers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/a>\u00a0is tragically becoming common these days. Current data has revealed that this disorder is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Expects to believe that more than 5.5 million Americans may have Alzheimer\u2019s disease currently. Before discussing this disorder in detail, let\u2019s understand the<strong>\u00a0difference between Alzheimer\u2019s and Dementia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dementia_-_How_it_is_different_from_Alzheimers\"><\/span>Dementia &#8211; How it is different from Alzheimer&#8217;s?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/alzheimers-dementia\/what-is-dementia\" target=\"_target\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dementia<\/a>\u00a0is the name given to the group of brain disorders that rob the individual of his\/her social and intellectual abilities while interfering with day to day life. This disorder makes it hard for the person to remember, think clearly, make a decision and control the emotions. Alzheimer\u2019s is one of those disorders.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AlzheimerS_Disease\"><\/span>Alzheimer\u2019S Disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>About 60 to 80 percent of dementia patients are diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s disease. It is the most common type of dementia in older adults. The problem with this incurable disorder is that it is progressive in nature, which means that it gets worse over time. At initial stages, forgetting things are mild. However, as the disease gets into severe stages, the person depends completely on others for performing even the simplest of tasks. Contrarily, depending on the cause, some of the dementia symptoms may be reversed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_You_Need_To_Know_About_AlzheimerS_Disease\"><\/span>All You Need To Know About Alzheimer\u2019S Disease\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cause\"><\/span>Cause<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The cause of\u00a0<strong>Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/strong>\u00a0is unknown. The genetic component, environmental factors, and lifestyle are believed to be responsible for the onset of this disorder. Alzheimer\u2019s is said to happen due to the loss of connection between neurons in the brain. Neurons play a very important role; they help in transmitting messages between different parts of the brain and from the brain to muscles and other organs in the body. Another reason is the development and spread of abnormal amyloid and tau proteins in the living brain. However, what is the underlying cause of these changes is not clear yet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms\"><\/span>Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The memory problem is typically the initial stage of\u00a0<strong>Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/strong>. But, loss of memory does not stipulate that a person has Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Some memory loss also comes with old age. People with this disorder basically lose their sense of time and place. As the disease progresses, people start doing and saying things that are out of character.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the early signs of this disorder are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Memory loss that affects daily life<\/li>\n<li>Changes in the ability to solve problems<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty in completing daily tasks at home and work<\/li>\n<li>Starts having difficulty in reading, determining color and judging distance<\/li>\n<li>Problem with keeping track of time and place<\/li>\n<li>Problem with speaking and writing<\/li>\n<li>Starts feeling confused, depressed and fearful<\/li>\n<li>Trouble keeping up with social activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stages_of_Alzheimers_disease\"><\/span>Stages of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Caring for a person with Alzheimer\u2019s disease isn\u2019t easy. That\u2019s why becoming aware of this disease is one of the most important strategies to cope up with this problem. There are various programs that help teach families about\u00a0<strong>various Alzheimer\u2019s stages\u00a0<\/strong>to deal with patient\u2019s difficult behavior and other caregiving challenges. The seven stages of this disorder include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Normal outward behavior<\/li>\n<li>Very mild changes<\/li>\n<li>Mild decline<\/li>\n<li>Moderate decline<\/li>\n<li>Moderately severe decline<\/li>\n<li>Severe decline<\/li>\n<li>Very severe decline<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>During the late stages of this disease, people become totally dependent. So, the caregiver should be mentally and emotionally strong to provide the best care to the Alzheimer\u2019s patient.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_of_Alzheimers_disease\"><\/span>Treatment of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Researchers are working on Alzheimer\u2019s test to rule out the cause and early diagnosis of this disease. There are\u00a0<a title=\"Prescription drugs online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/prescription-drugs.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">prescription medications<\/a>\u00a0that can help with memory or behavioral symptoms and cognitive changes. However, no cure is found out yet to treat this condition completely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated on February 9th, 2022 at 05:45 amAlzheimer\u2019S Disease \u2013 Cause, Symptoms, Stages, And Treatment Alzheimer\u2019s disease\u00a0is tragically becoming common these days. Current data has revealed that this disorder is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Expects to believe that more than 5.5 million Americans may have Alzheimer\u2019s disease currently. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/what-is-alzheimer-disease\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":139,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10,2],"tags":[64,55],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":356,"href":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138\/revisions\/356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}