Do You Know What Causes Alzheimer's ?

If you are an Independent Professional Caregiver, you probably know or will know what it is like to deal with a client who has Alzheimer's disease. However have you ever considered what scientist are saying these days about the cause or causes of the disease?

Scientists do not yet understand what exactly is or are the causes Alzheimer’s disease. Most will agree however that there is no one single cause. Many factors affect each person in a different way. Ageing is probably the most significant factor, but that is sort of a vague statement.

“The number of people with the disease doubles every 5 years beyond age 65.”

-National Institutes of Health-

As well as ageing, Family History is a risk factor. Research suggests that genetics play a role in developing Alzheimer’s disease.

One thing is certain; scientists still need to learn a lot more about what causes Alzheimer’s, and who may be at risk of developing the disease. This is very important because certain drugs may help prevent some symptoms from becoming worse for a limited time. Treating the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease can help comfort patients and ease their care. Important to  you as a Professional Caregiver.

Check back for further postings about the Causes of Alzheimer’s – Why this should concern you - and what progress is being made in its treatment. Among the subjects will be...

Possible causes of the disease:

Diet 

1.  Copper.
2.  Aluminum.
3. Trans Fats.

Detecting the Disease

1. Plaques and Tangles.
2. Peanut Butter ??

Treating Alzheimer's

• Five prescription drugs currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat people with Alzheimer's disease.
• How these drugs may help .

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Thanks.

Will Branning