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Alzheimer's Disease

Description: The formation of lesions made of fragmented brain cells surrounded by amyloid-family proteins are characteristic of the disease. Alzheimer disease is the fourth leading cause of death in adults. It is twice as common in women than in men. This disease tends to run in families. This disease is related to the structure found in down syndrome. This disease is a common form of dementia. Dementia is a brain disorder that effects peoples daily activities.

Chromosome location: The formation of lesions made of fragmented brain cells surrounded by amyloid-family proteins are characteristic of this disease. It is on chromosomes 1, 14, 19, and 21. The best-characterized of these are PS1 (or AD3) on chromosome 14 and PS2 (or AD4) on chromosome 1.

Treatment: It is not curable but if you take medication it will not increase for a limited time. No treatment can stop the disease.

Life Expectancy:

There is not an exact life expectancy. But you usually get it when you're older and you don't live that long. People with AD have trouble remembering things that they do everyday or names of people they know. . People may not know their family members or have problems with speaking, reading or writing. They may forget how to do things that people do everyday. Later on, they may become aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, they need total care. This can cause great stress for family members who must care for them. Support Organizations: A good advocacy group is Alzheimer's Association. Their mission is to take away Alzheimer's disease through advance research. It provides care and and support for all people that have it. By : Miranda Delaney modernmedicalguide.com