SYMPTOMS OF ALZHEIMER'S
Alzheimer's has more than one set of specific symptoms.the disease has three stages mild,moderate and severe. the mild stages of Alzheimer's pretty much affect our brains organization,planning and short term memory loss issues. it can also last 2 to 4 years. symptoms of stage one involve
STAGE ONE(MILD)
- getting lost
- difficulty in paying money and bills
- taking longer than usual for daily task
- poor judgement
- changes in personality or mood
STAGE TWO(MODERATE)
stage two is referred to as moderate which can last for 2 to 10years.this is the most notable form of Alzheimer's dementia status. they can still perform there daily task but they usually need assistance.
- forgetting recent events
- forgetting personal history
- difficulties in comprehension
- difficulties in reading and writing
- sudden sleeping disturbances
STAGE THREE(SEVERE)
this is the stage which last the shortest, 1 to 3 years.this form of Alzheimer's is the most critical and will affect the person both mentally and internally.
- loss in speaking
- not recognizing people
- the memory worsens even more
- bladder control and bowl movements are controlled by the Alzheimer's
- making noises while asleep( groaning, moaning, ect..)
- becoming more vulnerable to other types of diseases
TREATMENTS FOR ALZHEIMER'S
there is no cure for Alzheimer's, however there are medicines that can help improve your mentality
COMPLICATIONS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
- sleeplessness
- agitation
- memory loss
- depression
- anxiety
- severe urinary tract infections(UTI)
Alzheimer's can have a major impact on homeostasis.if we forget how to eat we can't obtain energy for our body. If we forget how to use the bathroom we can't dispose of waste.
SYSTEM AFFECTS
Alzheimer's can affect our nervous system since once Alzheimer's occurs on a certain level stages(depending on one of the three) our brains forget how to fulfill daily task and our mental status can cause us to forget loved ones or other people we know
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