NOT a characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease
(D) Only recent memory loss[?]ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (Senile Dementia) is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.oMemory loss & confusion are the main symptoms. Aphasia, Amnesia, Agnosia, Acaiculia & Aiexia.Alzheimer's Symptoms10 Warning Signs*. Short term memory loss - forgetting recent events, names and places.1. Memory loss*. Difficulty performing familiar tasks.2. Difficult to performing familiar tasks*. Disorientation especially away from normal surroundings.3. Problems with language*. Increasing problems with planning and managing.4. Disorientation to time & place*. Trouble with language.5. Poor or decreased judgment*. Rapid, unpredictable mood swings.6. Problems with abstract thinking*. Lack of motivation.7. Misplacing things*. Changes in sleep and confusion about the time of day.8. Changes in mood or behavior*. Reduced judgment E.g., being unaware of danger.9. Changes in personality10. Loss of initiative MAKING SENSE OF MEMORY LOSSSymptoms of Alzheimer'sMemory loss from Normal AgingForgetting whole experiencesForgetting part of an experienceRarely able to remember laterOften able to remember laterGradually unable to follow written I spoken directionsUsually able to follow written I spoken directionsGradually unable to use notes as remindersUsually able to use notes as remindersGradually unable to care for oneselfUsually able to care for oneself.oCurrently, there is no cure for Alzheimer's.oDrug & non-drug treatments may help with both cognitive & behavioral symptoms.oTreatments available for Alzheimer's do not slow or stop the progression of the disease, but they may help with the symptoms for a time.oThere are three cholinesterase inhibitors to treat Alzheimer's:-Donepezil; Rivastigmine; Galantamine
Intranuclear neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs)
Ab Amyloid extra cellular
Decreased ACh in Meynert
Only recent memory loss
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