Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease

With the exception of the rare cases of Alzheimer’s
caused by known genetic mutations, experts believe
that Alzheimer’s, like other common chronic diseases,
develops as a result of multiple factors rather than a
single cause.

Some risk factors are: age, family history, Apolipoprotein E (APOE)-e4 Gene, MCI involving memory problems, cardiovascular disease, social & cognitive engagement, education, and traumatic brain injury.

Common signs of moderate Alzheimer's disease

Common signs of moderate Alzheimer's disease

• Increased memory loss and confusion
• Problems recognizing family and friends
• Continuously repeats stories, favorite words, or motions
• Difficulty carrying out tasks that have multiple steps, like getting dressed
• Lack of concern for hygiene and appearance

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Perception is Everything

5 Things I Miss About My Dad's Alzheimer's

What could I possibly miss about Alzheimer's? Sure, it would have been best -- would have been bliss -- had my dad's dementia never happened. But it did. Distressing as it was for everyone who knew and loved him to see him change, our good times didn't end. In fact, some of my most endearing memories of him came after he had "changed."

When we hear an Alzheimer's diagnosis, we tend to brace for the worst. Dementia, though, is a slow, erratic unwind, full of ups and downs. Personality, meanwhile, is a strong and persistent force. Everyone's dementia is different, but so much of my dad's good heartedness and good humor -- his essential goodness -- prevailed to the end of his life. It's reassuring, really, how much was left to enjoy, once I learned to relax and roll with his new reality.

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