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Rubi Lazaro
Pschology per.5
Associated Features
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a type of dementia that
causes problems with
memory, thinking and
behavior.
- Symptoms usually develop
slowly and get worse over
time, becoming severe
enough to interfere with daily
Associated Features
DSM-IV-TR Criteria
A. The development of multiple cognitive deficits
manifested by both
(1) memory impairment (impaired ability to learn new
information or to recall previously learned information)
(2) one (or more) of the following cognitive
disturbances:
 (a) aphasia (language
disturbance) (b) apraxia (impaired ability to carry
out motor activities despite intact motor
function) (c) agnosia (failure to recognize or identify
objects despite intact sensory function) (d)
disturbance in executive functioning (i.e., planning,
organizing, sequencing, abstracting)
Associated Features
B. The cognitive deficits in Criteria A1 and A2 each
cause significant impairment in social or occupational
functioning and represent a significant decline from a
previous level of functioning.
 C. The course is characterized by gradual onset and
continuing cognitive decline.
 D. The cognitive deficits in Criteria A1 and A2 are not
due to any of the following:
 (1) other Aggressive Type).
central nervous system conditions that cause progressive
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Easy and small task
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become impossible and
confusing
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Loss of language,
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lack of recognition of 
familiar objects
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inability to perform
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voluntary movement,
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depression,
hallucination
Disorientation,
decline of judgment,
deterterioration of
social skills,
extreme flatness,
changeability of affect,
wandering ,
aggressiveness,
insomnia,
demandingness
Associated Features
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Subtypes
- delirium
- delusions
- depressed mood
- uncomplicated
Red FLAG
 Forgetfulness
 Distractibility
 Unhappiness
Associated Features
Early-onset Alzheimer's disease
- occurs in people age 30 to 60 most likely due to
hereditary genes.
 Late-onset Alzheimer
- develops after age 60
- a combination of genetic, environmental, and
lifestyle factors that influence a person's risk for
developing the disease.
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Etiology
Biological
 familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD)
- number of different single-gene mutations on
chromosomes 21, 14, and 1
Environmental
 Lead exposure
 Air pollution
 Pesticides
 Diet and nutrition
Etiology
Can result:
 Infectious diseases such as:
 Brain tumor
 Kidney failure
 Anorexia
 Nutritional deficiencies
 AIDs
Prevalence
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4million -12% over ages 65 to 85
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3% by age 75
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More than half caretakers become clinically
depressed.
Treatment
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There is no cure for Alzheimer
- but both non-drug and drug may help the the
cognitive and behavioral symptoms.
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THA (tetra hyroamino acridine)
Preventions
Head Trauma
 Wear a seat belt
 Use a helmet when participating in sports
 "Fall-proof" your home
Healthier lifestyle
 high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke,
diabetes and high cholesterol
Prognosis
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The average life expectancy for someone with
Alzheimer's is 8 to 10 years after the onset of
symptoms.
Some can live more then 20 years after the onset
symptoms
Reference
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Halgin, R.P. & Whitbourne, S.K. (2005). Abnormal psychology: clinical
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Myers, D.G. (2011). Myer’s psychology for ap. New York, NY: Worth Publishers.
Barlow, D.H. & Durand, M.V. (2005). Abnormal psychology: an integrative
approach. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Hill, C. (2010, November 9). What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease?.
http:// alzheimers.about.com/od/whatisalzheimer1/ a/causes.htm.
Alzheimer’s Association. (n.d.). What is Alzheimer’s?.
http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_what_is_alzheimers.asp
Alzheimer’s Association. (n.d.). What we know today about alzheimer’s disease.
http://www.alz.org/research/science/alzheimers_disease_causes.asp
ADEAR. (2012, April 9). Alzheimer’s disease genetics fact sheet.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/alzheimers-disease-genetics-factsheet
Gavigan, C. (2008, November 26). New report examines how environmental
factors contribute to alzheimer’s and parkinson’s diseases.
http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/new_report_examines_how_environmental
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Discussion Question
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Is misplacing your car keys everyday a
sign of Alzheimer or just old age?