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W es 07. 7. Explain the pathophysiology of AD. . Describe the potential physiological complications of AD. 9. Relate the primary and differential diagnostic implications of AD. 10.Define retrogenesis, and explain the evidence for retrogenesis in AD. 11. What are the 7 GDS stages? What are the potential implications for rehabilitation professionals to assist in each stage? 12. What are the measures to limit potential complications from contractures? 13. Give a synopsis of the case study, at the end of the chapter, that focuses on the role of the interventions by the rehabilitation professional.

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O AD - Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer is a progresive dementia and it is irreverso ble disorder. It mostly effects one owns newgons and slowly destroy's memory and Skills · Neuropathologically these ane newer ofibrillary tonges and amyloid plaque. It is caused by the abnormal protein folding by amyloid beta and tau protein in brain @ complication of AD Restlessness and agitation , Depression, irregular bowel movements, mood swings, difficult concentration, motan system fails, infections, memory loss, dehydration, malnutrition ① Diagnosis One can know if he is suffering from AD by own assessment · Memory and thinking skills will help ourselves to know the symptoms. Doctor by physical exam and newsological health can know this and brain imaging can

be used as diagnosis test such as MRI, CT scan, flurodeoxyglucose PET ,AMyloid PET, Tau pet imaging © Retrogenesis is process in which natural development is reversed by the degenative mechanism. There is a evidence which suggests retrogenesis is seen in AD because AD also make normal human development degradive and reflexes decreases in AD