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How does a physician diagnose Alzheimer's disease?

The physician will conduct simple tests to assess memory and other aspects of thinking and decision-making because not all memory lapses are due to this disease.

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Created: 2024-09-22 19:11:08

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Can Alzheimer's disease be cured?

Not yet. It worsens with time. But, there are medications to reduce symptoms temporarily.

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Created: 2024-09-22 19:12:31

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What happens in the Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. In this disease, those affected lose their memory from the most recent events. It progresses to the past with time. That means they lose their childhood memories at the most advanced stage. They also lose their thinking and decision-making abilities and even do the simplest daily tasks (National Institute on Aging).

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Updated: 2024-09-20 09:53:49

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What is Broca's aphasia?

When the neurons in the Broca's area of the brain die, those affected, 1. can talk only 4-5 words at a time, 2. difficult to repeat, 3. talk similar to telegraphic speech, 4. Use nouns without verbs, 5. difficult to respond to complex instructions such as touching the nose after touching the toes. But, they can, 1. hear, 2. read 3. understand simple instructions.

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Created: 2023-08-06 20:04:13

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What is aphasia? What types of aphasia a stroke can cause?

Aphasia refers to the inability to speak understandably. A stroke can cause two types of aphasia: Broca's aphasia and Wernicke's aphasia.

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Created: 2023-08-06 19:57:54

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Why time matters when we suspect a stroke?

Research reveals that about 32,000 neurons begin to die every passing second.

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Updated: 2023-08-06 19:52:13

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Is there a close relation between stoke and dementia?

Yes.

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Updated: 2023-08-06 19:53:48

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What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?

1. Misplace items, 2. Forgetting of the names of objects and places, 3. Forgetting recent events and conversations, 4. Difficulty in finding the correct word 5. Asking the same question again and again Can you add more?

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Created: 2024-09-22 19:07:09

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What is a mini-stroke?

"Mini-stroke" refers to a temporary blockage in a blood vessel. it lasts only a few minutes. Here, a very small blood clot blocks the blood supply for a few minutes and then it goes off by itself. This is a warning. However, it is a medical emergency meaning that we need to call 911 immediately. The “mini-stroke” typically resolves within 24 hours; however, it can become a full-blown stroke if not attended.

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Updated: 2023-08-06 19:31:43

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Are there free stroke recovery tools online?

Yes, the Following are some of those. 1. Viatherapy: You can download free. Here is the link: https:/ / www.viatherapy.org/ #gettheapp 2. GRASP: This is also a free. It aims to improve and hand is the link: https:/ / neurorehab.med.ubc.ca/ grasp/ grasp-manuals-and-resources/ grasp-home-patient-book-2/ 3. FAME: It helps those who have standing and walking difficulties. Here is the link: http:/ / fameexercise.com/ Please add more as a reply.

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Updated: 2023-08-10 04:24:24

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