Why do people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease never forget language?

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They tend to forget almost everything else, but don't seem to forget language.
There are 4 predictable stages of Alz, the last stage being that the person forgets how to walk and talk. Loss of bowel and bladder control can occur within any of the stages. It is curious, but Alz is thought to be placques that form progressively on the brain cells which would explain the progression of the disesase. It's very sad for the people who love the person affected, but the actual person seems to feel pretty good and pre existing conditions often go away since the person usually forgets they had them! Amazing disease!  (+ info)

My grandmother has alzheimer's disease will she forget english and relearn german?

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She did not come to america till later in life, will she forget how to speak english and return to speaking German, which she no longer speaks very well either?
No, she won't likely forget how to speak English, and I seriously doubt she's forgotten German either. What is likely to happen is there will be times she speaks a mix. Eventually yes, she may revert to primarily speaking German, especially if she lives long enough to really forget who most of the people around her are. With Alzheimer's it is always difficult to say. Fortunately it's not painful for the person, and is much harder on the family who must watch. There may be times when the English word for something escapes her, and she will be more inclined to remember the German word, as that is still her "mother tongue". I suggest a German/English dictionary purchase will be most useful for you and everyone else involved, including your grandmother.   (+ info)

Can intaking too much protein lead to Alzheimer's disease later in life?

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I am doing a paper on Alzheimer's disease right now and it seems it is caused by protein build-ups in the brain. I weight-lift and take in a lot of protein because of it. My grandmother who had Alzheimer's obviously did not and probably had a low protein intake so I am wondering if a high protein diet is what leads to Alzheimer's. Does anyone know for certain if high protein diets can lead to it later in life?

If not, what is the cause? Will reading and keeping your mind active prevent such a disease? Thank's...
This is just my opinion, but my Grandparents both have Alzheimer's and they grew up on a heavy, high protein European diet. They both love their meat, and my granddad's mum died of kidney failure, because of her diet. So I would say its possible.  (+ info)

Can a physically fit person die from alzheimer's disease?

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My aunt is 85 yrs old and has been declared physically fit, heart lungs kidneys etc all in good health; yet she is suffering from the onset of Azheimer's and is suffering from unsteadiness when walking. She becomes disoriented and has word finding problems. She is currently in rehab for treatment of Vertigo.
Alzheimer is deterioration of the brain the physically fit body has nothing to do with it. The are meds that can be given to slow the progression of this disease.  (+ info)

Who is living with a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease?

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Please tell about the symptoms that s/he is experiencing.
Hello, earlier symptoms are like this: normally if a person can’t find the keys, and if he/she routinely put important items in odd places - it is really time to pay attention!  (+ info)

Is there anybody living with a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease?

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Is s/he taking any kind of medications and do you find the drugs effective?
No drug treatments can provide a cure for Alzheimer's disease. However, drug treatments have been developed that can improve symptoms, or temporarily slow down their progression, in some people. There are few types of Alzheimer's drugs: Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride), Exelon (rivastigmine)... Here is a link for you: http://www.choiceeldercare.org/articles/Which_Drugs_are_Mainly_Used_for_Alzheimer_s_Disease_Treatment/  (+ info)

How do you deal with a step-grandfather who has Alzheimer's Disease?

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I've got so many questions. I'm really not sure where to start. I need to be pointed in the right area. Thanks for the help!
Hi,

I took care of my Mother for 8/9 years with Alzheimer's til she died at 89, so I've been there/done that. I know you have many questions as I did when it started, and there was no road map then, until I went to the bookstore. There are several books on it now, but I recommend The Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimers and also The 36 Hour Day. They will tell you what to expect and how to deal with what is happening.

Now you can probably get some of these books online at Amazon.com or bookstores online. Also, go to alz.org which is the main place for Alzheimers, and then go to your state for helpful organizations from there. Hope I've been helpful.  (+ info)

what are the different stages of alzheimer's disease?

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what are the stages of alzheimer's disease and how it affect the person.
I'm aware of "advanced" alzheimers and then the early stages where the person experiences intermittant symptoms.
What about in between the two?
http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_stages_of_alzheimers.asp

here are the stages from the alzheimers association...my grandpa had it

Stage 1: No impairment
Stage 2: Very mild decline
Stage 3: Mild decline
Stage 4: Moderate decline (mild or early stage)
Stage 5: Moderately severe decline (moderate or mid-stage)
Stage 6: Severe decline (moderately severe or mid-stage)
Stage 7: Very severe decline (severe or late stage)  (+ info)

Q's for any 1 got a good information about familial Alzheimer's disease?

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my grand father and aunt died with this disease
1_how much is the Percentage of haveing this disease for the girls and boys of my aunt?
2_how much is the Percentage of having this disease for me if my mum pass 65 without having this disease?(how much is the Percentage of having this disease for me from my grad father)
3_is there any early diagnosis for it ? and did it depend on blood sample or what?
I am very interested in Alzheimer's and at 66 I could worry myself silly if I allowed it. My great grandfather, my grandfather, and my daddy all had Alzheimer's. There is a hereditary link to the disease. Researchers are working hard to find out more about it and I just saw on TV that they are developing better ways of catching it early. However, it's one of those things that at this time can't be stopped, can't be cured and is an awful thing. It is harder for the caregiver than for the patient as the person with Alzheimer's loses the ability to think clearly and reason and eventually they aren't even aware they have it. Since there's really no way to prevent it, I have tried to NOT WORRY about it. However, I do take time every day to exercise my brain. I play lots of puzzle games on the net; I do jigsaw puzzles, word games, and read a lot of news articles. I research new and interesting things all the time to keep my thinking skills sharp. I read a lot, crochet from new patterns and try new recipes. I spend time every day with my family and friends. I am writing a book about my life to keep my memory active. All these things help keep my brain active and surely can't hurt. I'm hoping it helps. I am a licensed Alzheimer's caregiver and it's a bit funny that my focus now that I'm disabled is to prevent getting the disease myself.  (+ info)

what are some support groups that can help families cope with alzheimer's disease?

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in general..where can affected family memebers go to in order to get help?
My grandmother, mother and five other relatives have had Alzheimer's. What got me through it was: http://www.elderrage.com/
Alzheimer's Assn. Phone Number: 800-272-3900

Not only is it an excellent book - but there are resources on the site.

Hang in there.... and good luck to you. :)  (+ info)

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