ALZHEIMER

DESEASE
What is • Alzheimer's disease (AD) is
a neurodegenerative disease that
Alzheimer usually starts slowly and
disease? progressively worsens.
• is a brain disorder that slowly
destroys memory and thinking
skills and, eventually, the ability to
carry out the simplest tasks.
• It is the cause of 60–70% of cases
of dementia.
• It is named after german
neurologist Alois Alzheimer.
Al zheimer stages
• Early stage: In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, changes occur very gradually and may not
be immediately notic eable to others. When they do become noticeable, many people
misinterpret them as normal changes of aging. Often those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
are able to c over up their symptoms by using their soc ial skills.

• Middle stage: As the person’s symptoms worsen, it becomes apparent that something is very wrong.
The person’s perceptions and understanding of the world c hange signific antly at this time.

• ▶ Late stage: In the final stages of the disease, the person shows significant decline. The person
becomes physically dependent on others for all aspects of care. In addition, the person is at high
risk for complications related to pressure ulcers, contractures and infections.
 Providing care as PTC

Provide care with daily

Assist with patient self
Making sure that the activities for patients
care including daily Prevent bedsores by
patient is taken their that have significant
activities such as changing the patient
medication as cognitive impairment or
hygiene, eating, .position frequently
•. .scheduled deficits in motor
.toileting and exercise
functioning

Assess patient safety

Manage behavior Speak clearly and
and avoid risk of injury
problems, anxiety, and slowly , using short
due to disorientation or
.anger .sentence
.confusion
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