What's Alzheimer's its a presentation which i did for a English course at KU Leuven, its very short but it touches the main points of this dementia. It contains What's Alzheimer's, it's symptoms, stages, risk factors and more. Hopefully can be helpful to you.

1. Alzheimer’s
PRESENTED BY :
ATLANT NILA
ELSON RAMA
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2. What is Alzheimer’s ?
• ALZHEIMER'S IS A TYPE OF DEMENTIA THAT CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH MEMORY,
THINKING AND BEHAVIOR
• ALZHEIMER'S IS THE MOST COMMON FORM OF DEMENTIA
• ALZHEIMER'S IS NOT A NORMAL PART OF AGING
• ALZHEIMER'S WORSENS OVER TIME
• ALZHEIMER'S HAS NO CURRENT CURE, BUT TREATMENTS FOR SYMPTOMS ARE
AVAILABLE AND RESEARCH CONTINUES
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Hi ! I'm Tom !!!!!!

4. Risk Factors
 Age
 Family history
 Genetics (heredity)
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Scientists generally agree that there is unlikely to be a single clear
“cause” of Alzheimer’s

5. Preserving Cognitive Function
 Bad news: You cannot prevent Alzheimer’s disease
 Good news: You can keep your brain sharp with regular social
activity; ”mental exercise,” such as doing crossword puzzles and
reading; and physical activity, which increases blood and oxygen
flow to the brain and a healthy diet
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6. Who is affected ?
 Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures 2014
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7. Symptoms
1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure
4. Confusion with time or place
5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing
7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
8. Decreased or poor judgment
9. Withdrawal from work or social activities
10. Changes in mood and personality
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9. Seven Stages of Alzheimer's
1. No impairment
2. Very mild cognitive decline
3. Mild cognitive decline
4. Moderate cognitive decline
5. Moderately severe cognitive decline
6. Severe cognitive decline
7. Very severe cognitive decline
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10. Famous people with Alzheimer’s 10
Ronald Reagan –
Former President of
USA
Harold Wilson – Former Bristish PM
Glen Campbell – Country singer
“Sugar” Ray Robinson -
Professional Boxer

11. More interested ?
 For more news subscribe to www.alz.org
 Also donate at Alzheimer’s association
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And P.S. don’t forget “ Live in the moment , its all you can do ! “