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Mental/Behavioral Case Studies
Monday, October 8, 2018
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For this specific case study, 57-year-old, Mr. Speed has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
disease. This disease was detected in its’ early stage and therefore could benefit tremendously
from using the medication and therapy early on. Mr. Speed lives with his wife and both are
currently working full-time. Although Mr. Speed was diagnosed with this disease, he would still
like to continue working and living his normal life as best as he can.
Alzheimer’s is commonly known as dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that does
not have a cure and progresses with time and in result deteriorates the patients thinking skills and
memory. There is not a definite cause for having Alzheimer’s, however there is reason to believe
that it may be because of the amount of protein amyloid in the brain. Those that are diagnosed
with Alzheimer’s disease are typically of the age of 65 years and older. Although it is most
common in individuals who are elderly, this specific case has affected Mr. Speed who is 57 years
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