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=__Effects of Alzheimer's Disease__=

Alzheimer's disease eventually affects all aspects of a person's life: how he or she thinks or how they act. Because everyone is affected in a different way, it is hard to tell the symptoms each person will have, the order they appear, or the speed of the disease's progression. Here are some things that may affect people with Alzheimer’s.

• A person will have problems thinking, understanding, remembering, communication will also be a problem. • They will not be able to make correct decisions. • Things that they have done for years will become more difficult or forgotten. • They won’t be able to speak properly, won’t be able to find the right words. • Tend to forget recent events and long term events.
 * Mental abilities that are affected**

• They might lose interest in hobbies they previously enjoyed. • Ability to control mood may be lost
 * Emotions and moods that are affected**

• Repeating the same words or action • Hiding possessions • Physical outburst • restlessness
 * Behavior affected**

The disease can affect a person's physical co-ordination and mobility, leading to a gradual physical decline. This will affect the person's ability to independently perform day-to-day tasks, such as eating, bathing and getting dressed.
 * Physical ability effected**



http://www.alzheimer.ca/english/disease/whatisit-effects.htm

__**Quick Asessment**__

1. Name at least five effects of Alzheimer's Disease. How does it affect one's life style?