ALS
What is ALS also known as?
Lou Gherig's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
What age group is most likely to develop MS?
20-40 year olds.
What age group is usually affected by Alzheimer's Disease?
Those over 65.
Who does Parkinson's affect the most?
Men.
What group of people is particularly affected by ALS for unknown reasons?
Military veterans
What is myelin compared to?
Insulation on an electrical wire.
Alzheimer's Disease is the most common case of what?
Dementia
What percentage of people get Parkinson's before the age of 50?
4%.
How does ALS affect a person's body?
They lose control of their muscles. (Can't walk, speak,etc.)
Which ethnic group is most likely to develop MS?
Northeastern Europeans.
True or False: Alzheimer's Disease only has an affect on the one diagnosed.
False.
What is the most common symptom of Parkinson's?
Tremors (shaking in the hand, foot, jaw.)
What is the life expectancy for someone diagnosed with ALS?
3-5 years.
Are men or women more likely to develop MS?
Women (2x more likely than men).
Is Alzheimer's considered a cognitive or Neurological disease?
It is a neurocognitive disease
What are 3 things a person should do to manage the disorder and maintain a good quality of life?
Stay active, take medication, eat healthy diet.
List two different therapies someone with ALS might need:
Accepted answers: Physical, occupational, speech, breathing, nutritional.
What treatments are used to treat MS?
Physical therapy, muscle relaxants and medicine.
How can being a caretaker of a loved one with AD be a benefit?
To help make decisions concerning the loved one with AD's health.
What's one thing all the disorder mentioned have in common?
They're all incurable.