ALZHEIMER’S

What is Alzheimer’s?

ALZHEIMER’S IS...

• When someone barely has any memory at all
• one of the most destructive diseases of old age
• A disease that affects nerve cells causing memory loss
• Actually three types of Dementia (preclinical, mild cognitive impairment (MCI),and Alzheimer dementia.)

What is the cause for Alzheimer’s?

THE CAUSE IS...

• ...Scientists are actually not sure
• Most likely a genetic defect
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Down syndrome
• Some kind of head injury
• People over 60 most likely have Alzheimer’s

What are the affects of Alzheimer’s? And how does it affect the three healths?

SOCIAL HEALTH:

• They won’t be able to communicate
• Disease causes them to forget stuff
• They will forget who people are
• They will forget how to speak (eventually)

EMOTIONAL HEALTH:

• They will be emotionally stressed
• Worried
• Have a feeling of helplessness
• Low self esteem

PHYSICAL HEALTH

• Due to their forgetfulness they will lose control of their body (eventually)
• Won’t be able to do things themselves

How can you prevent Alzheimer’s?

YOU CAN PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S BY...

• Exercising
• Eating healthy
• Taking certain medications
• Having an active mind (doing puzzles)
• There is no way to prevent Alzheimer’s but you can delay it

How can you help?

YOU CAN HELP BY...

• Going to a local retirement home/hospital and donate crossword puzzles
• If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, let them know you’re there for them
• Spread awareness! Wear purple to show you are part of the cause!

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SOURCES

• Kidshealth.org
• Britannica
• Personal experience