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March 20, 2017 By Rena McDaniel 4 Comments

THE PATH OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

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There are many sections of the brain and if your loved one has Alzheimer’s it will eventually destroy all of them. It all begins in the hippocampus. This is the part of the brain that holds recent memories to be delivered to other areas. This is why someone can remember what they wore 50 years ago, but not yesterday.

The next section of the brain to be destroyed by Alzheimer’s is the part where language is processed. It becomes hard to find the right words to express what the person is thinking or feeling.

From there it takes over the part of the brain that controls the logical thought process. This makes it difficult to solve problems or to make plans. It would also make it difficult to do day to day stuff like balancing a checkbook or even baking a cake.

Alzheimer’s is greedy it wants the whole thing and leaves no portion untouched. The person will begin to lose control over their moods and emotions. They may get angry or upset for no apparent reason. They are happy when they should be sad and vice versa.

After it has destroyed all of that then it moves to the part of the brain where our senses are located. Things that are sweet may suddenly taste bitter. This can spark hallucinations. It robs the person of their oldest and most cherished memories and they begin to forget the people they love the most.

After it has done all of that it will begin to erode their balance and coordination. They may fall more frequently or have a hard time with hand and eye coordination. It’s very important to think “home safety” check every day to make sure hazards are dealt with quickly before they can escalate into a full-blown emergency.

Lastly, the disease destroys the part of the brain that controls breathing and heartbeat. It is a horrible disease that takes over the brain much like Trump has taken over the U.S. and that’s NEVER a good thing!

The progression of Alzheimer is slow and steady. It doesn’t rest, there’s no remission, nor does it give up. Alzheimer’s generally takes 8-10 years to destroy a person’s whole life.

Below is a video created by Alzheimer’s Universal


Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest. ~The Diary of an Alzheimer's Caregiver.

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About Rena McDaniel

I'm a recovering Alzheimer's Caregiver, a former loving daughter, a current wife, mom, and grandma who remembers all too clearly what it is like on the front lines of Alz Caregiving. I provide real advice, pro tips, or excellent tools from my own experiences and other experts I find along the way. A community of caregivers supporting each other!

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  1. Karen @BakingInATornado.com says

    March 21, 2017 at 11:55 am

    You know I’ve been scarred by this disease and understand how devastating it is. But I love your last comment, you left me with a smile.

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  2. Haralee says

    March 22, 2017 at 11:58 am

    Interesting video. Makes understanding easier with the images. Luckily my Mother never had the hallucinations. They can be horrible on top of everything else the poor person is going through. Showing the similarities, Trump is to Alzheimer, I hope does not last as long as the disease, Alzheimer!

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  3. Jo-Anne the crazy lady says

    March 22, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    Such a wonderful and enlightening post about a terrible disease

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  4. Abby@Midlifecrsisisnut says

    March 23, 2017 at 10:21 am

    That’s really horrifying. And to watch it happening to the person you love, absolutely devastating. You don’t know where the person ends and the disease begins. Thinking of you, Rena! xx Abby

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