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June 28-29, 2019 | Oslo, Norway
Volume 08
Journal of Medical and Health Sciences | ISSN : 2319-
Breast Pathology and Cancer, Gynecology and Obstetrics Pathology, Palliativecare and Gerontology 2019
Joint Event
Breast Pathology & Cancer
Palliativecare & Gerontology
Gynecology and Obstetrics Pathology
Alzheimer most common geriatric diseases
Bashaier Adam
Mohammed V University, Morocco
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lzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder (elderly people),
is clinically characterized by progressive neuronal loss resulting in loss of memory and dementia. AD
pathophysiology is degenerative disorder in the cerebral cortex, acetylcholine deficiency. The lesion begins
at the level of the hippocampus (memory) and then gradually extend to the parietal cortex and then to the
entire cortex. The objective of this work is to know the ways of management of Alzheimer’s disease. In
fact, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, so the chief goals of treatment are to maintain quality of life,
maximize function in daily activities, enhance cognition, mood and behavior, foster a safe environment and
promote social engagement, as appropriate. Key elements of a strategy to maximize dementia outcomes
include regular monitoring of patient's health and cognition, education and support to patients and their
families, initiation of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments as appropriate, and evaluation of
patient/family motivation to volunteer for a clinical trial.
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