Causes Of Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. It’s the most common cause of dementia- a group of brain disorders that results in the loss of intellectual and social skills.
It’s an irreversible, progressive disorder in which brain cells (neurons) deteriorate, resulting in the loss of cognitive functions, memory, judgment and reasoning, movement coordination and pattern recognition. Advanced stages of the disease, all memory and mental functioning may be lost.
Disease begins slowly. First involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. May have trouble remembering things that happened recently or names of people they know. A mild cognitive impairment, causes
People may not recognize family members. Have trouble speaking, reading or writing. They may forget how to brush their teeth or comb their hair. Later on, they may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, they need total care. Some of them needs a professional care, families been forced to bring them in a nursing home where they can be watched and helped 24 hours a day.
Alzheimer’s disease usually begins after age 60. The risk gets worst as they get older. The risk is also higher if a family member has had the disease. No treatment can stop the disease. However, some drugs may help keep symptoms from getting worse for a limited time.
Doctors use several methods and tools to help determine whether a person who is having memory problems has “possible Alzheimer’s disease”.
To diagnose Alzheimer’s, doctors may:
 Ask the person and a family member questions about overall health, past medical problems, ability to carry out daily activities, and changes in behavior and personality.
 Conduct tests of memory, problem solving, attention, counting, and language.
 Carry out standard medical tests, such as blood and urine tests, to identify other possible causes of the problem
 Perform brain scans, such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or positron emission tomography (PET), to rule out other possible causes for
You can get it as a tablet that works right away, a capsule that gives off the medicine slowly, and in liquid forms.
• Exelon is for people who have mild to moderate Alzheimer’s. You can wear a skin patch that has the drug, or take it in capsules and in liquid form.
• Memantine (Namenda) treats moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease. It works by changing the amount of a brain chemical called glutamate, which plays a role in learning and memory. Brain cells in people with Alzheimer’s disease give off too much glutamate. Namenda keeps the levels of that chemical in check. It may improve how well the brain works and how well some people can do everyday tasks. The drug may work even better when you take it with Aricept, Exelon, or Razadyne. Namenda’s side effects include tiredness, dizziness, confusion, constipation, and headache.
• Namzaric . This drug is a mix of Namenda and Aricept. It's best for people with moderate to severe Alzheimer's who already take the two drugs separately.
Doctors can also prescribe medicines for other health problems that happen along with the disease, including depression, sleeplessness, and behavior problems like agitation and