ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Alzheimer's Disease

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of Alzheimer's disease in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on Alzheimer's disease and its demographics in America. The research also analyzes many aspects of Alzheimer's disease and tries to gauge its effect on American population.

Table of Contents

Abstract2

Outline4

Introduction6

Thesis Statement6

The Contemporary State of Alzheimer's disease6

Epidemiology6

Current Usage7

Social Forces and Alzheimer's disease8

The Pharmaceutical Industry10

Lay Organizations10

Person-Centered Care11

Efforts to Reframe Dementia and Cognitive Aging12

The Winds of Change12

Conclusion14

References16

Outline

Introduction

Alzheimer's disease is progressive, irreversible condition that causes degeneration to the cerebral cortex.

Thesis Statement

The paper provides the research on current conditions and protective measures taken for Alzheimer's disease. It also provides the statistics related to the demographics of the disease.

The Contemporary State of Alzheimer's disease

The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by the year 2020, there will be nearly 30 million demented people in both developed and developing countries. The DSM-IV, National Institutes of Health, Alzheimer's Association, and indeed nearly all other current classification authorities refer to Alzheimer's disease as the most common worldwide cause of dementia.

Social Forces and Alzheimer's disease

Although our molecular genetics comprehension of Alzheimer's disease is still nebulous, what is clear is that powerful social forces such as government organizations and the pharmaceutical industry have promoted the molecular movement in Alzheimer's for the last several decades.

Efforts to Reframe Dementia and Cognitive Aging

The observations suggest that the current framework for defining Alzheimer's may prevent us from seeing the potential for vitality, fulfillment, and even wisdom that still exists during declining years.

The Winds of Change

A form of patient care called validation therapy was developed to affirm the experiences of people with dementia rather than pathologize them.

Conclusion

While the changing framework of Alzheimer's can be observed on a micro level in the narratives of individuals, it will also have a bearing on our larger cultural approach to treating and preventing dementia.

Alzheimer's Disease

Introduction

Alzheimer's disease is progressive, irreversible condition that causes degeneration to the cerebral cortex. The degeneration causes a condition known as dementia. Dementia is characterized by changes in memory, thinking ability, reasoning, personality, visuospatial perception, capacity for language, and a loss of functional abilities. There are many conditions that cause irreversible brain degeneration, yet of all of the dementing illnesses, Alzheimer's is the most common, causing 60% to 80% of all dementias.

Thesis Statement

Alzheimer is a disease that is affecting many people around the world in the current era. The paper provides the research on current conditions and protective measures taken for Alzheimer's disease. It also provides the statistics related to the demographics of the disease.

The Contemporary State of Alzheimer's disease

Epidemiology

While Alzheimer's disease may have started with one nebulous case in 1906, and remained obscure through most of the 20th century, at present, it is said to affect 25 million people around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by the year 2020, there will be nearly 30 million demented people in both developed and developing countries. These numbers will rise exponentially as life expectancy continues to increase in ...