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Essay / Alzheimer's Disease Case Study - 1431
Alzheimer's disease currently has no cure, but there are treatments available for the symptoms. Treatments cannot prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease, but they can temporarily slow the worsening of dementia symptoms and improve their quality of life. Medications like cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine help improve memory. Medications do not consistently help relieve symptoms, so there are also non-drug treatments, such as managing their environment and establishing a routine to help minimize stress and anxiety. In the first stage of Alzheimer's disease, the person goes through many very difficult and distressing emotional stages. In the early stages, people experience irritability, anxiety and depression. “What are the complications?” is a frequently asked question, and there are an infinite number of complications. Let's start with depression: Most people become depressed when they realize that they are losing their memory and the ability to do basic things. The second complication, I would say, is the side effects of the disease or medications. This illness makes communication more difficult for the person, they may suffer but not be able to talk to the nurse about it. Falls are another, Alzheimer's disease can cause changes in balance and coordination, which can lead to fractures, head trauma or other injuries. Pneumonia and other infections, Alzheimer's disease, can also cause a loss of bodily functions, such as swallowing or bladder control. This can cause the person