I have written some of the known causes of Alzhiemers. Researchers are still investigating, origins and treatments, and hope one day to find a cure to stop this dreaded killer disease.There are a few new medical break throughs which are in trail stages that I will metion at a later time.

Alzheimers is a progressive disease for which there is no known cure at this time.

It causes nerve cells in the brain and brain matter to become damaged. This damage is related to the loss of neurotransmitters( the brains chemical messengers).

Researchers have found "beta amoloid plaques" between the neurons in Alzheimers patients as well as "twisted tau protein" ( tangles )in neurons.

The changes can cause an immune response and result in inflamation, in which the brain feels like its on fire.
The cells are damaged and destroyed.

Many scientists believe there is a genetic link in famlies who have had the disease. It increases the risk of developing it.. Other risk factors include, head injuries,conditions that damage heart and blood vessels, stroke . The exact cause is still not known.

Common symptoms of Alzehimers are:

Impaired memory and thinking
Confusion and,or diorientation
about time and place
Difficulity in doing familar every day tasks
Misplacing items, unable to follow directions
Problems with language in writing and speaking
Impaired visual or spatial skills, being repetative
Loss of motivation, changes in sleep patterns, judgement, behavior
and personality.

I will be writing about tests, medications and the stages of Alzhiemers in days to come.