How would you explain alzheimer disease to the family

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Mrs. England is a 65 yr old woman who has a 2-yr history of progressive forgetfulness. After a neurologic evaluation, she was diagnosed as having Alzheimer disease (AD). She is no longer able to care for herself, has become increasingly depressed and paranoid. There is also concern for her safety as she recently started a fire in the kitchen. Her husband and children have come to the Alzheimer unit seeking more information about AD and possibility of placement in a care unit for Mrs. England.

1. How would you explain Alzheimer's Disease to the family?

2. When the husband wants to know how she got the disease, how would you answer?

3. Describe the signs and symptoms for the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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