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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Alzheimers, Loss of mental functioning causes issues such as -Driving -Household Safety -Medication Management -Accommodation -Well being -Lifestyle Options -Managing incontinence, Loss of mental functioning reduce risk by -Regular exercise -Healthy diet -Mental stimulation -Quality sleep -Stress management -Active social life, Alzheimer's Disease damages Nerve cells in the brain which control memory, thoughts and language, Alzheimer's Disease symptoms Loss of mental functioning, Loss of mental functioning such as Poor judgment, poor understanding, confusion, depression, anxiety,uncontrollable temper, -Regular exercise -Healthy diet -Mental stimulation -Quality sleep -Stress management -Active social life such as -Dancing -Bike riding -Social engagement -Intellectual stimulation -Sleeping 7-8 hours -Aerobic exercise, Nerve cells in the brain which control memory, thoughts and language Doctor may prescribe - Cholinesterase inhibitors -Memantine -ACE inhibitors -Stem cells -Insulin, Alzheimer's Disease Is the most common cause of Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease increase risk from -Age -Family history -Down's syndrome -Whiplash & head injuries -Gender -Atrial firbrillation -Heart disease risk factors -Academic level -Processed foods & fertilizers (nitrates) -Stress -Some chronic inflammatory conditions -Clinical depression -Strokes and/or mini strokes -Obesity, Loss of mental functioning can cause Social and ethical issues, Poor judgment, poor understanding, confusion, depression, anxiety,uncontrollable temper causes issues such as -Driving -Household Safety -Medication Management -Accommodation -Well being -Lifestyle Options -Managing incontinence, -Driving -Household Safety -Medication Management -Accommodation -Well being -Lifestyle Options -Managing incontinence Support given -Family -Friends -Community -Government, Social and ethical issues this includes -Driving -Household Safety -Medication Management -Accommodation -Well being -Lifestyle Options -Managing incontinence