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Alzheimer's Disease and Irreversible Dementia

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills. It is caused by abnormal build-up of proteins in the brain forming plaques and tangles. Symptoms include difficulty completing tasks, confusion, and problems with language. Currently there is no cure, but medication can temporarily reduce symptoms and support is available to help cope.

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Alzheimer's Disease and Irreversible Dementia

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills. It is caused by abnormal build-up of proteins in the brain forming plaques and tangles. Symptoms include difficulty completing tasks, confusion, and problems with language. Currently there is no cure, but medication can temporarily reduce symptoms and support is available to help cope.

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Alzheimer’s Disease

Description:

Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys


memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.
... Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults.
The disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer.

Cause:

Alzheimer's disease is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in and


around brain cells. One of the proteins involved is called amyloid, deposits of which form plaques around brain cells. The other
protein is called tau, deposits of which form tangles within brain cells.

Symptoms:

 Difficulty completing familiar tasks. ...


 Confusion with time or place. ...
 Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. ...
 New problems with words in speaking or writing.

Cure:

There's currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease. But there is medication available that
can temporarily reduce the symptoms. Support is also available to help someone with the
condition, and their family, cope with everyday life.
Epilepsy
Description:
Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological)
disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizuresor periods of
of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness.
Causes:
Head trauma as a result of a car accident or other traumatic injury can cause

epilepsy. Brain conditions. Brain conditions that cause damage to the brain, such as brain tumors or strokes, can cause
epilepsy. Stroke is a leading cause of epilepsy in adults older than age 35.

Symptoms
 Temporary confusion

 A staring spell

 Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs

 Loss of consciousness or awareness

 Psychic symptoms such as fear, anxiety or déjà vu

Cure:

Today, most epilepsy is treated with medication. Drugs do not cure epilepsy, but they can often control seizures very well.
About 80% of people with epilepsy today have their seizures controlled by medication at least some of the time. Of course,
that means that 20% of people with epilepsy are not helped by medication.

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