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<\/p>\nOne of the top leading causes of death in the elderly population in the United States is Alzheimer\u2019s. There are over 5 million people in the United States who are living with Alzheimer\u2019s. About 10% of people 65 years of age or older are diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s, and 66% of those people with Alzheimer\u2019s are women. If you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s, it can be a scary point in life. You may be wondering what this means for your future and if there is anything you can do to slow the progression of the disease.<\/p>\n
Alzheimer\u2019s is a progressive neurological disease that leads to problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms can progress to the point where they interfere with a person\u2019s ability to live their normal life. While Alzheimer\u2019s is not fully understood, scientists do believe it is caused in part by amyloid plaques and tangled bundles of fibers. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Alzheimer\u2019s. However, there are a variety of treatments that exist to help stop or slow the progression of the disease.<\/p>\n
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Alzheimer\u2019s disease can be difficult to diagnose initially because it starts slowly. Memory problems are typically the first sign of Alzheimer\u2019s. While mild cognitive impairment is often present early on in most Alzheimer\u2019s patients, not all people who have mild cognitive impairment will develop Alzheimer\u2019s. People who have Alzheimer\u2019s may have problems driving a car, cooking, paying bills, and performing day-to-day functions. As a result, the goal is to begin treatment as soon as possible so the progression of the disease can be slowed early on. People who are diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s may live anywhere from 3 to 10 years after their diagnosis.<\/p>\n
Currently, the most common treatments for Alzheimer\u2019s are aimed at stunting symptoms. This may include medication to help memory, behavioral therapy, and treatments for sleep changes. While these treatments are helpful, they cannot fully heal the patient. For this reason, stem cell therapy has become a much more intensely researched therapy for Alzheimer\u2019s patients. There is hope that stem cells\u2019 ability to harness the body\u2019s own healing power may be able to not just stop the progression, but reverse the damage Alzheimer\u2019s disease does to a patient. While there is still a lot of research that needs to be done on stem cell therapy for Alzheimer\u2019s patients, it has shown a lot of promise for the future.<\/p>\n