By Stephanie Koo 5a

A introduction to AD

•Alzheimer’s is often abbreviated as ad.

•Dr. Alois Alzheimer first described the disease

•Disease of the brain

•Very common

•A fatal disease

Nervous system

brain

What area is affected?

cells Nerve cell (neuron)

brain

Passed down in genes

Lack of neurotransmitters

Break down of protein

What causes this condition?

Plagues and tangles

Permanent damage

Brain cells die (brain cells don’t duplicate)

rememberthinking

Reason

Confusion

How does this condition affect the body?

Compromises coordination

speaking

No cure

Medicine to slow down

Healthy diet

Keep mind active

testsdrugs

How can I treat/prevent it?

Bibliography

• www.kidshealth.com• www.worldbook.com• www.factmonster.com• www.aboutAlz.org