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Alzheimer's Disease.

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It is estimated that as many as 5.1 million Americans may have Alzheimer's disease . One to four family members act as caregivers for each individual with Alzheimer's disease. It is estimated that as many as 5.1 million Americans may have Alzheimer's disease . One to four family members act as caregivers for each individual with Alzheimer's disease.

Myths

Drinking out of aluminum cans or cooking in aluminum pots and pans can lead to Alzheimer's disease.


Reality: Getting rid of aluminum cans, pots, and pans will not protect you from Alzheimer's disease. Most researchers believe that not enough evidence exists to say aluminum is a risk factor for Alzheimer's or a cause of dementia.


Memory loss is a natural part of aging.


Reality: In the past people believed memory loss was a normal part of aging, often saying Alzheimer's is a natural age-related decline. Experts now recognize severe memory loss as a symptom of serious illness.

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Tips.

Make a daily schedule for your loved one so they stay active through out the day.


Play games that involve the persons brain.

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Do.

Accepting changes with the person that has Alzheimer's.


Agree with them or distract them to a different subject or activity.


Give short, one sentence explanations.

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Don't.

Don't argue

Don't reason

Don't confront

Don't remind them they forgot

Don't question recent memory.

Citations Citations

Alzheimer's.

Text:

Alzheimer's Disease. www.alz.org. N.P. 1980. Web. 06, 2015.


Pictures:

"Alzheimer's research." www.techandinnovationdaily.com. 2013.

"The sleeping Giant." www.gatewaynaturalmedicine.com. 2015.

"Alzheimer's Disease." www.alz.org. 2015.

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