There are several signs of Alzheimer's disease. This disease is often described as the disease of memory. Memory problems are indeed one of the symptoms of the disease but cognitive functions are also affected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An insidious onset and a progressive evolution characterize it. However, each person with Alzheimer's disease is affected differently. It is therefore difficult to specify the order of the symptoms' appearance or the progression pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the beginning of the disease, the disorders will relate to forgetfulness of recent events (an appointment, an object not found).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The person then gradually loses his or her ability to : <\/p>\n\n\n\n To memorize new information<\/p>\n\n\n\n Understand a conversation <\/p>\n\n\n\n To make oneself understood is difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These disorders lead to spatial and temporal disorientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Language is also altered during the onset of Alzheimer's disease. At first, the person will have a lack of words. Then the speech will be more and more impoverished and the comprehension capacities will decrease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the signs of Alzheimer's disease, we have praxis disorders which are also present in the clinical picture of the disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At first, the apraxia will concern the execution of elaborate gestures (writing, household tasks, use of household appliances). Then, at a more advanced stage, she can no longer produce the simplest gestures (use of cutlery, chewing, getting dressed...)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The person with Alzheimer's disease has difficulty recognizing and naming objects.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n This disorder is most often visual but can also affect other senses such as smell (does not recognize the smell of the rose), hearing and touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Affective and emotional disorders: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Anxiety <\/strong>the state of alertness, and tension often related to a feeling of fear or worry <\/p>\n\n\n\n the state of alertness, and tension often related to a feeling of fear or worry <\/p>\n\n\n\n Apathy <\/strong>Loss of motivation, loss of initiative<\/p>\n\n\n\n Irritability - Mood instability <\/strong>Person will tend to get angry quickly<\/p>\n\n\n\n Euphoria <\/strong>The person seems \"too\" happy for no apparent reason (unexpected laughter)<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Depression <\/strong>It is characterized by sadness, pessimism, devaluation. These different symptoms are present over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Behavioral disorders: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Opposition <\/strong>Verbal or non-verbal refusal to accept care, to eat, to ensure hygiene<\/p>\n\n\n\n Agitation<\/strong> Excessive and inappropriate verbal or motor behavior<\/p>\n\n\n\n Agressivit\u00e9 <\/strong>Physical or verbal behavior experienced as threatening or dangerous to the resident and\/or those around them<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hallucinations <\/strong>Sensory perceptions without a real object to perceive, most often visual and auditory<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is essential to know that the treatment of Alzheimer's is primarily social. A few drugs are on the market to treat the disease specifically, but their effectiveness has not been proven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The treatment of the disease is essentially based on the organization of multidisciplinary care networks set up to slow down the progression of the disorders and to place people in a protected environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, speech therapists can intervene in language disorders, the physiotherapist or a psychometrician, on the deficits of walking and balance disorders...<\/p>\n\n\n\n Psychosocial approaches are also part of the treatment, such as organizing brain stimulation activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/bienvieillir-idf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nani-chavez-EKHB_4kEYzw-unsplash-1024x678.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n What are the signs of Alzheimer's disease?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Memory disorders : <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Aphasic disorders (language)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Praxic disorders (gestures)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Recognition disorders <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Psychobehavioral disorders<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is the treatment of the disease?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n