Alcohol dependence and drug abuse The abuse of alcohol and drug abuse can effect a person’s economic, psychologically and physically. Drug and alcohol addiction is said to be the worst kind of addiction that one can have its common and costly. It can cause or worsen many medical problems and destroy families. With most street drugs outlawed in the United States the question still remains: Why is alcohol legal when it has been proven to be a leading cause of death? With that being said alcohol and drug addiction also takes a toll on wallets and families.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia that still deals with an unknown cause to this day. This condition causes severe memory loss that is commonly diagnosed to people ranging from the ages of 40-60 years old. Various effects occur in the levels of Alzheimer’s such as sleep disorders, confusion, and lack of communication. There is currently no cure for the disease; scientists and doctors are still analyzing. The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is an effective and reliable charity that researches the cause of Alzheimer’s disease.
The E2 form seems to decrease the risk of Alzheimer disease, E4 increases the risk. The presence of an E4 gene only means that the risk of Alzheimer disease is increased. It doesn’t predict the disease in a person who doesn’t have any symptoms of Alzheimer disease, and that as many as 50 percent of people with two E4 genes will not develop the disease. The association of E4 and Alzheimer disease is weak in very old people, where the risk of Alzheimer disease is very high because of advanced age. Some research suggest that most people with one E3 gene and E4 gene will not get the disease Other researchers Shiver(2011) suggested that Alzheimer disease is not considered as a genetic disease because no single gene determines if an individual will develop the illness.
By exercising daily, eating a brain-healthy diet, stimulating you mind, sleeping regularly, staying relaxed, and protecting your brain, you could potentially take away your chances of acquiring Alzheimer’s disease (Blurtit.) Thing that we do in everyday life, that we can control, can trigger stimuli in the brain and eventually bring the disease to the surface. People who are obese, have chronic stress, diabetes, hypertension, which smoke, drink alcohol, or have heart disease have to make the decision to take care of their bodies correctly in order to diminish the possibility of being diagnosed with AD (Blurtit.) Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that has fatal outcomes. Many people who care for AD patients have to dedicate their lives to the care.
It is important to encourage to maintain independence. Know the most common types of dementia and their causes. 3.1) The most common causes of dementia are neurodegenerative disease where the brain cells die more quickly than normal which leads to a decline in the persons mental and physical abilities. Dementia can be caused by strokes, brain damage, old age, or it can be hereditary. 3.2) Symptoms of Alzheimer’s; Becoming more confused and forgetful, Mood swings, Becoming withdrawn due to loss of confidence, Having difficulty completing every
Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is the progressive deterioration occurring in middle or old age as a result of generalized degeneration of the brain. In other words, it is a disease which results in the loss of one’s mental ability due to continuous deterioration of the brain and old age. Within a family who’s loved one is a victim of this widespread disease, it does not just effect the one diagnosed, it effects the family as well- there are a variety of impacts that it may have on the family. These effects can be that of an emotional, financial, or a sociological impact. As one explores the different theories and concepts that can be tied in as a basis for analysis, we can relate each theory to different circumstances within a family who’s loved one is a victim
Dementia Awareness Dementia is not a disease in its own rights and it is not a part of the normal aging process. It is a progressive condition which means it will gradually become worse. This is because when dealing with dementia brain cells will begin to die and as these brain cells cannot usually be replaced the cells die and the brain begins to shrink. It is a common illness and affects around 820,000 people just in the UK alone. Most people who suffer with it are over 65 but there are 150,000 people under 65 who also suffer with it.
Depression is one of the most common medical illnesses in the United States. So common that it was given a nickname, “common cold.” Depression is more than just having the “blues’ being “down in the dumps” or experiencing temporary feelings of sadness we all have from time to time. It is in fact a serious condition that affects a person’s mind and body. Depression impacts all aspects of everyday life including eating, sleeping, working, relationships, and how a person thinks about him/herself. People who are clinically depressed cannot “will” themselves to feel better or just “snap out of it.” It takes a combination of prescribed medication, Natural remedies, and psychological help to fully treat Depression.
Memory is the most common cognitive ability lost with dementia. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) (slide 71) is the most common cause of dementia in western countries and Japan, representing more than half of demented patients. Vascular disease is the second most common cause of dementia in the U.S. and Japan. Most common forms of dementia are progressive, and currently there is no effective treatment to stop or reverse the progression of the disease. Incidence of most dementia increases with age.
General Substance Abuse and Its Effects on Society Substance abuse is one of the most prevalent issues that the current generation is forced to face. It has been around for centuries and has afflicted millions of people around the world. It is mainly a health concern but over the past decades, it has escalated into one of the worst social ills. Drug and alcohol addiction does not only affect the individual himself but everyone around him. Ultimately, the society is largely affected by his predisposition for substance use even when he's just one person.