Huntington's Disease
How is Dementia related to Huntington's Disease?
This term is associated with Huntington disease because it affects memory and decision making
What is ALS?
A progressive and fatal disease that targets motor neurons that control voluntary movement and breathing
What is Parkinson Disease?
A neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominantly the dopamine neurons in a specific area of the brain called the Substantia Nigra.
What 2 structures are the cause of Alzheimers?
Amyloid plaques and Tau tangles
What is Huntington Disease?
a inherited disorder that causes progressive nerve cell damage in the brain
What does ALS stand for
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
What are the environmental factors?
Head injury, area of residence, occupation
What does LEQEMBI remove?
Amyloid plaques
What is chorea?
a hallmark symptom of Huntingtons disease. This involuntary jerky movements are often the first sign of disease.
How many stages are there in ALS and how is it categorized?
7 stages, categorized into 4 main ones
Who is more likely to get Parkinson Disease?
mid-60s, usually men, genetics
True or False? Amyloid proteins are present in the brains of individuals without Alzheimers.
What is genetic testing?
A test that predicts whether an individual will develop Huntingtons disease even before any symptoms appear
What kind of emotions do patients diagnosed with ALS experience and what can be done to support them?
Patients experience emotions such as depression, fear, and anxiety. Things like therapy, support groups, families, and friends can help patients get through tough times.
What are the early stages of Parkinson's?
Tremors, loss of smell, small handwriting, hard to work
What are a few emotions patients with Alzheimers express?
Frustration, Depressed, Embarrassment
What causes Huntington's Disease?
The mutation of htt gene
How does ALS affect patients cognitively and behaviorally?
Ranges from things like small memory issues, laughing or crying randomly, acting out of character, to more serious issues like dementia.
How is Parkinson's disease diagnosed?
Through medical, blood, and lab tests along with brain imaging such as MRI's and SPECT
What are a few ways to reduce risk of Alzheimers?
Blood pressure management, increased physical activity, and cognitive training