Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 7-2020
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 6810
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Professor’s Name
Dr.Chovan and Dr.Butz
Keywords
Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Brain, Cognitive Impairment, Neurofibrillary Tangles, Amyloid
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease is a cause of dementia that affects older adults worldwide. There is a greater understanding of the disease but the cause remains unknown. Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain ultimately leading to cognitive decline. Although there are modifiable risk factors that could potentially decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s there is no definitive treatment. As numbers increase of Alzheimer’s patients in the United States, updated research and clinical trials are needed to find a cure. Education on managing Alzheimer’s patients along with treating their symptoms is essential.
Recommended Citation
Herman, Brandi, "Alzheimer’s Disease" (2020). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 454.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/454