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Introduction

Abstract: The following scientific blog is a reflection on Erma Jean’s progression with Alzheimer’s Disease and how the science behind Alzheimer’s is displayed through her specific case. Erma Jean has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease for over seven years now. Being from rural western North Carolina, Erma Jean’s resources were limited as she learned ofContinue reading “Introduction”

The Obscurity of Alzheimer’s Disease

Figure 1 is a photo taken in 2012 – approximately one year before Erma Jean would learn about her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease. Earlier that day, Erma Jean had been teaching her granddaughter her favorite biscuit recipe that she had committed to memory. Erma Jean is the oldest of her six siblings and grew upContinue reading “The Obscurity of Alzheimer’s Disease”

Alzheimer’s Disease in Action

Soon after Erma Jean’s first appointment, the symptoms that seemed so minute at first became more prevalent. Forgetfulness became a norm. Slurred and confused speech grew into silence. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s were discerning, her treasured and practiced recipes even fading from her memory. During the day, she sat on her couch alone for hours.Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Disease in Action”

Public Health and Alzheimer’s Disease

Erma Jean had heard about Alzheimer’s Disease. She had seen stories about it on television. When the doctor told her the diagnosis, she was not at a loss of words. She was angry, afraid and disappointed. Erma Jean quit school in sixth grade. She made her own way in the world with physical labor, eventuallyContinue reading “Public Health and Alzheimer’s Disease”

References

Alzheimer’s Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alzheimer’s Association. The Healthy Brain Initiative: The Public Health Road Map for State and National Partnerships, 2013–2018. Chicago, IL: Alzheimer’s Association; 2013. http://www.alz.org/publichealth/downloads/2013-RoadMap.pdf. Accessed February 14, 2020. Alzheimer’s disease research – awareness, education and care (Spring, 2011) • UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.Continue reading “References”

Image Sources

Home Page Cover Photo: https://www.cnyhiking.com/BRP-MountMitchellStatePark.htm Figure 1: family of Erma Jean Figure 2: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ezra_Holston/publication/7484426/figure/fig1/AS:366103298625536@1464297236245/Neurofibrillary-tangles-and-amyloid-plaques-in-Alzheimers-Disease-Taken-from-American.png Figure 3: https://images.everydayhealth.com/images/senior-health/alzheimers-disease/amyloid-pet-imaging-for-alzheimers-diagnosis-722×406.jpg?w=1110 Figure 4: https://media.springernature.com/lw685/springer-static/image/art%3A10.1186%2Fs12974-018-1313-3/MediaObjects/12974_2018_1313_Fig1_HTML.png Figure 5: family of Erma Jean Figure 6: https://www.cnyhiking.com/BRP-MountMitchellStatePark.htm