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Alzheimer's disease is the fourth-ranked killer of Americans, after heart disease, cancer and stroke. Patients with the incurable syndrome experience a progressive dementia and loss of memory and concentration, often accompanied by depression. Patients with the disease are generally unable to care for themselves, and families of a patient need to make preparations.
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Alzheimer's disease is fourth-leading cause of death among American adults after major diseases like heart disease, cancer and stroke.
By the age of 80 to 85, Alzheimer's would have claimed up to 25% of the brain.
Coping with Alzheimer's involves helping the patient and the family copes with the illness and make the patient's life as comfortable as possible until the end.
If they have had accidents, they are most likely to lose their mobility as old bones don't mend well.
The family needs to make preparations and modifications in their lifestyles to evolve around the care of an Alzheimer's patient.
The search for a cure for Alzheimer's is still in its infancy.
Japanese scientists have data from research to point to eggs to stop the progression of the disease.
For those without family members, arrangements can be made to move into a nursing home or community for the elderly where medical services and help is readily available.
Every area in the United States and abroad has centers that can care for the elderly adult (Eldercare) when the family needs a break.
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