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2 The disease Causes Symptoms Consequences Prognosis Treatments Prevention Alzheimer in the world Sources

3 Irreversible and progressive degenerative illness of the brain. Destroys memory and thinking aptitudes. Symptoms appear first in people, after the 60s.

4 Very complex illness It has been impossible to find an exact cause for Alzheimer. Different factors such us ageing and genetic factors contribute to it. Accumulation of the proteine β amiloide in regions of the brain leds to neuronal death. Genetics

5 Lost of memory. Difficulty to carry out everyday tasks. Forget words. Confusion and disorientation. Language problems Changes in behaviour. Isolation.

6 Emotional stress. Exhaustion. Anger. Isolation. Familiar problems. Ansiety. Depression.

7 Brain damage begins 10 years before the first symptoms appear. Neurons begin to die and the brain affected regions shrinks. There are 3 stages in Alzheimer (mild, moderate and severe stages).

8 There’s no cure for Alzheimer. Current treatments aliviate the symptoms. There are different medications, but they still have secundary effects. Vitamins, tranquilizers, antidepressives and theraphy. Indispensable controlling of the medicines quantities.

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10 Physical activity: Walking. Mental activity: Solve crosswords, see films and draw. Avoid smoking and isolation.

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