Parin Patel
Professor Bridget Doss
English 1102
1 December 2015
Alzheimer’s Disease
As humans, we have discovered a variety of development as the times have
progressed. With all of these developments, people are still clueless as to what is going
on around the world today. A disease that everyone should have at least some insight on
is Alzheimer’s disease. Since it is such a common disease amongst elders, people should
know the signs and symptoms that are well associated with the disease. Even though
there is not a known cure for this disease, there are measures being taken on a daily basis
in hopes to eventually find a cure. Alzheimer’s is slowly making its way up there with
heart disease and cancer as the number one cause of death. This disease is completely
unavoidable, and it can happen to anyone. While scientific research regarding
Alzheimer’s is conducted everyday, people should be more educated about the signs and
symptoms of this disease because it gradually erases memory, so many people are
affected by it, and it can happen to anyone.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that
causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior” (Alzheimer’s Association). One
cannot just develop dementia, there are certain conditions you must gain in order to
develop dementia. Alzheimer’s is a disease that has been found to be currently incurable,
and it is affected by so many people around the world. When it comes to the disease, the
disease associates a lot of people. Not only is the person that has this terrible disease
affected, the person’s family and loved ones are also affected. There are so many research
projects and scientific studies associated with the disease of Alzheimer’s. At the end of
the day, one does not have to be a professional to know the signs and symptoms
associated with this disease, it is just extremely helpful to be aware.
There are so many known factors associated with the disease of Alzheimer’s.
Absolutely anyone has the potential to develop this disease; so one should be well
informed and aware of how one can be tested for Alzheimer’s. It is also extremely
important that Alzheimer’s is found at an early stage where it can actually be adaptable
than finding it as it has significantly progressed. While there is not an actually cure found
for this disease, knowing one has an early stage of Alzheimer’s is better for the patient
and their family. Doctors do not have the power to determine exactly who will develop