Alzheimer's Research Paper
"We never think how great a gift is to think" (Gaskins). This is a quote that demonstrates the intensity of Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. I choose this topic to spread awareness about this cruel and deadly disease. I began my interest in Alzheimer's about three years ago, when I began volunteering for the association. My past involvements in the Alzheimer's Association began with a service event called "Walk to End ALZ 2k15." This was a marathon where all profits went to the Alzheimer's Association. Therefore, ever since this event, I've been hooked.
Alzheimer's is a strange and mysterious illness. There are many frequently asked questions that must be answered. …show more content…
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia. According to George Krucik, M.D., Alzheimer's accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Alzheimer's is one of many forms of dementia. Other types of dementia include: Vascular Dementia, Mixed Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Lewy Body Disease, and Huntington's Disease. Vascular Dementia is the second most common form of dementia. Some symptoms include impaired judgement or ability to plan steps needed to complete a task. Mixed Dementia is a condition in which characteristics of more than one type of dementia occurs simultaneously (Alzheimer's Association). Parkinson's Disease may cause tremors and stiffness. This is a disorder of the central nervous system that affect movement. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus affects walking, memory, and the ability to control urination. Lewy Body Disease is also known as "The Nightmare Dementia". This disease causes intense hallucinations that replicate many fears. For example, one with Lewy Body Disease may imagine spiders or snakes crawling all over the room. Next is Huntington's Disease, this is a progressive brain disorder caused by a single defective gene on Chromosome Four. Last is Vascular Dementia. Vascular Dementia is a form of brain damage caused by multiple strokes. This disease may last for years or it may be
Alzheimer's is a strange and mysterious illness. There are many frequently asked questions that must be answered. …show more content…
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia. According to George Krucik, M.D., Alzheimer's accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Alzheimer's is one of many forms of dementia. Other types of dementia include: Vascular Dementia, Mixed Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Lewy Body Disease, and Huntington's Disease. Vascular Dementia is the second most common form of dementia. Some symptoms include impaired judgement or ability to plan steps needed to complete a task. Mixed Dementia is a condition in which characteristics of more than one type of dementia occurs simultaneously (Alzheimer's Association). Parkinson's Disease may cause tremors and stiffness. This is a disorder of the central nervous system that affect movement. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus affects walking, memory, and the ability to control urination. Lewy Body Disease is also known as "The Nightmare Dementia". This disease causes intense hallucinations that replicate many fears. For example, one with Lewy Body Disease may imagine spiders or snakes crawling all over the room. Next is Huntington's Disease, this is a progressive brain disorder caused by a single defective gene on Chromosome Four. Last is Vascular Dementia. Vascular Dementia is a form of brain damage caused by multiple strokes. This disease may last for years or it may be