Alzheimer's by Nate

1. Overview of why it is important

1.1. Brain shrinks. Neuron connections die. Amyloid plaques. Tau tangles. Incurable. Affects people over 60 mostly. genetics. Facts and stats. Sixth leading death, but will soon be third. What is Alzheimer's? How was it discovered? Dementia connection. Costly to tax payers.

2. What can we do to help

2.1. Longest Day. Walk for Alzheimer's. Donate to the NAA. Advocate to congress. Supporting the Alzheimer's communtiy. Raise awareness. Education. Post purple on social media. Be a part of a Alzheimer's community to stay informed. Volunteer.

3. Symptoms/Diagnosis

3.1. Memory loss. MCI. Thinking and reasoning. Making judgements. Hard time doing familiar tasks. Personality changes. Brain scan, mental tests

4. Treatment

4.1. Safe and supported environment. Drugs. Exercise. Alternative medicine. Nutrition. Maintaining mental function. Participating in research studies. Coping group.

5. Research

5.1. New brain imaging approaches. More-sensitive tests of mental abilities. Measurement of biomarkers Early onset genetic testing