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National Institute on Aging National Institutes of Health ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Unraveling the Mystery
The Federal government’s lead agency for Alzheimer’s disease research is the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Impact of AD Once considered a rare disorder, Alzheimer’s disease is now seen as a major public health problem that is seriously affecting millions of older Americans and their families. Slide 2
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Alzheimer’s Disease: Unraveling the Mystery Slide 3
Although the risk of developing AD increases with age – in most people with AD, symptoms first appear after age 60 – AD is not a part of normal aging. It is caused by a fatal disease that affects the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. What is AD? Slide 4
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What is AD? ,[object Object],Slide 5
What is AD? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Slide 6
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Inside the Human Brain Slide 7
To understand Alzheimer’s disease, it’s important to know a bit about the brain… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Inside the Human Brain Slide 8
The Three Main Players ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Inside the Human Brain Slide 9
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Three Main Players Inside the Human Brain Slide 10
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Three Main Players Inside the Human Brain Slide 11
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Inside the Human Brain Other Crucial Parts Slide 12
The Brain in Action Hearing Words  Speaking Words  Seeing Words  Thinking about Words Different mental activities take place in different parts of the brain. Positron emission tomography (PET) scans can measure this activity. Chemicals tagged with a tracer “light up” activated regions shown in red and yellow.  Inside the Human Brain Slide 13
Neurons ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Inside the Human Brain Slide 14
[object Object],[object Object],AD and the Brain Slide 15
[object Object],[object Object],An actual AD plaque An actual AD tangle ,[object Object],[object Object],AD and the Brain Slide 16
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],1. 2. 3. AD and the Brain In AD, many of these clumps form, disrupting the work of neurons. This affects the hippocampus and other areas of the cerebral cortex. Slide 17
[object Object],Neurons have an internal support structure partly made up of microtubules. A protein called  tau  helps stabilize microtubules. In AD,  tau  changes, causing microtubules to collapse, and  tau  proteins clump together to form neurofibrillary tangles. AD and the Brain Slide 18
The Changing Brain in Alzheimer’s Disease No one knows what causes AD to begin, but we do know a lot about what happens in the brain once AD takes hold. Pet Scan of Normal Brain Pet Scan of Alzheimer’s Disease Brain AD and the Brain Slide 19
Preclinical AD ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],AD and the Brain Slide 20
Mild to Moderate AD ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],AD and the Brain Slide 21
Severe AD ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],AD and the Brain Slide 22
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],AD Research: Finding New Answers and Asking Better Questions Slide 23
AD Research: the Search for Causes AD develops  ,[object Object],[object Object],Slide 24
Genetic Studies The two main types of AD are early-onset and late-onset: AD Research: the Search for Causes ,[object Object],[object Object],have identified a gene that produces a protein called apolipoprotein E (ApoE). Scientists believe this protein is involved in the formation of beta-amyloid plaques. Slide 25
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Late-onset AD Genetics Study AD Research: the Search for Causes Slide 26
Studies at the Cellular and Molecular Level ,[object Object],[object Object],AD Research: the Search for Causes ,[object Object],Slide 27
Scientists examine characteristics, lifestyles, and disease rates of groups of people to gather clues about possible causes of AD. The NIA is currently funding epidemiologic studies in a variety of different groups. Two of the studies focus on religious communities. Researchers conduct yearly exams of physical and mental status, and studies of donated brains at autopsy. Some early results indicate: ,[object Object],[object Object],Epidemiologic Studies AD Research: the Search for Causes Slide 28
AD Research: Diagnosing AD Experienced physicians in specialized AD centers can now diagnose AD with up to 90 percent accuracy. Early diagnosis has advantages: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Slide 29
Physicians today use a number of tools to diagnose AD: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],AD Research: Diagnosing AD Slide 30
Clinical trials are the primary way that researchers find out if a promising treatment is safe and effective. ,[object Object],[object Object],AD Research: Clinical Trials Slide 31
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Scientists are also studying agents that someday may be useful in preventing AD. For example, they have experimented with a vaccine against AD. Although the first clinical trial was stopped due to side effects in some participants, valuable information was gathered.  AD Research: the Search for Treatments Slide 32
Researchers also are looking at other treatments, including: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],AD Research: the Search for New Treatments Slide 33
The NIA is launching a new research partnership, called the Neuroimaging and Biomarkers of AD Initiative, to study how the brain changes in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and AD.  AD Research: New NIA Study ,[object Object],[object Object],Slide 34
Between 70 to 90% of people with AD eventually develop behavioral symptoms, including sleeplessness, wandering and pacing, aggression, agitation, anger, depression, and hallucinations and delusions. Experts suggest these general coping strategies for managing difficult behaviors: AD Research: Managing Symptoms Slide 35 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Experts encourage caregivers to try non-medical coping strategies first. However, medical treatment is often available if the behavior has become too difficult to handle. Researchers continue to look at both non-medical and medical ways to help caregivers.
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Improving Support for Families and Other Caregivers Slide 36
Who are the AD Caregivers? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Support for Caregivers Slide 37
Demands of Caregiving AD takes a huge physical and emotional toll. Caregivers must deal with changes in a loved one’s personality and provide constant attention for years. Thus, caregivers are especially vulnerable to physical and emotional stress. ,[object Object],Support for Caregivers Slide 38
Technology and Caregiving The NIA is studying how computers can provide information and support to family caregivers through: These features have become very popular among users  because they reach many people at once, are private and convenient, and are available around the clock. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Support for Caregivers Slide 39
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],National Support for Caregivers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Slide 40
National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the Department of Health and Human Services The ADEAR Center is a service of: For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and a list of the NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Centers, contact the Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center at:  This PowerPoint slideshow is based on the publication  Alzheimer’s Disease: Unraveling the Mystery.  Contact the ADEAR Center for free copies. 1-800-438-4380  www.alzheimers.org Slide 41

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  • 1. National Institute on Aging National Institutes of Health ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Unraveling the Mystery
  • 2. The Federal government’s lead agency for Alzheimer’s disease research is the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Impact of AD Once considered a rare disorder, Alzheimer’s disease is now seen as a major public health problem that is seriously affecting millions of older Americans and their families. Slide 2
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  • 41. National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the Department of Health and Human Services The ADEAR Center is a service of: For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and a list of the NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Centers, contact the Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center at: This PowerPoint slideshow is based on the publication Alzheimer’s Disease: Unraveling the Mystery. Contact the ADEAR Center for free copies. 1-800-438-4380 www.alzheimers.org Slide 41

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  1. The National Institute on Aging presents: Alzheimer’s Disease, Unraveling the Mystery. The National Institute on Aging is part of the National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services