CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60-70% of cases. Dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people globally.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alzheimer’s disease is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells. One of the proteins involved is called amyloid, deposits of which form plaques around brain cells. The other protein is called tau, deposits of which form tangles within brain cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mild Alzheimer’s disease As Alzheimer’s worsens, people experience greater memory loss and other cognitive difficulties. Problems can include wandering and getting lost, trouble handling money and paying bills, repeating questions, taking longer to complete normal daily tasks, and personality and behavior changes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of a progressive dementia in older adults, but there are a number of other causes of dementia.