Dementia Alzheimer’s
I. INTRODUCTION
a. Attention Device – Alzheimer’s disease has had a huge impact on many lives. The Alz.org, estimates that about a half million Americans younger than age 65 have some form of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. 1 in 9 people over the age of 65 is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
b. Tie to the audience – Everyone has a loved one over the age of 65 or may know someone who has a tough time remembering things, and even witness strange behavior in elderly people. Behaviors such as wearing multiple layers of clothes, aggressiveness and even lack of communication. These may very well be symptoms
c. Credentials – In 2009 my grandmother, who was 69 years of age was diagnosed with dementia Alzheimer’s. I have sought …show more content…
As the sixth leading cause of death, Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease that causes memory loss. The brain gets destroyed and nerve cells eventually die away. The Alz.org states that this disease causes brain cells to die and lose connections with nerves. Named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, who found the first abnormal clumps pf fiber in a woman who later died from a mental illness, per nia.nih.gov. Transition: Now that we have a better understanding, let’s talk about the stages.
b. Main Point Two – Second, I would like to discuss the stages of dementia Alzheimer’s.
i. Per alz.org there are three stages of Alzheimer’s, mild, moderate and severe. The stages gradually progress and eventually lead to death depending on other factors. In the early stage the person will function on their own, but may experience memory lapses or even trouble finding objects. Moderate Alzheimer’s is the longest and most eye-opening stage. The individual will require more care than usual. Lastly, the toughest stage is severe Alzheimer’s, they will require more care than just a family member. Transition: Now that we understand the stages, let’s look at symptoms
c. Main Point Three – Third, I would like to discuss the symptoms that can be caused due to Alzheimer’s