the nursing home
Altzheimer's
organs
systems
in the Kindergarten
100

rullestol

wheel chair

100

gløymsk

forgetful

100

the organ that pumps blood through your body

heart
100

Collects and processes information from the senses via nerves and the brain and tells the muscles to contract to cause physical actions.

nervous system

100

disse/huske

swing

200

vaskefat

wash bowl

200

kjenne igjen

recognize

200

the organ that produces bile and cleans your blood

liver

200

Circulates blood around the body via the heart, arteries and veins, delivering oxygen and nutrients to organs and cells and carrying their waste products away, as well as keeping the body's temperature in a safe range.

Circulatory system

200

siglebane

slide

300

heis

mobile lift

300

forvirring

confusion

300

the long tube that takes food from your stomach and out of your body

the intestines

300

Absorbs nutrients and removes waste via the gastrointestinal tract, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines.

Digestive system

300

klatrestativ

jungle gym

400

rullator

walker/rollator/walking frame

400

How can Alzheimers be cured?

There is no cure.

400

the pair of organs that separate waste liquid from your blood and make urine

kidneys

400

Brings air into and out of the lungs to absorb oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

Respiratory system

400

balansestokk

balance beam

500

gebiss

dentures

500

On average, how many years does a person live after being diagnosed with Altzheimers?

On average, a person with Alzheimer's lives four to eight years after diagnosis

500

a gland inside your body that produces insuline

pancreas

500

Defends the body against pathogens that may harm the body. The system contains a network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph.

Immune system/lymphatic system

500

hinderløype

obstacle course