AN ELDERLY IRANIAN MAN WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

AN ELDERLY IRANIAN MAN WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

 Introduction: Alzheimer’s is characterized as a neurodegenerative disorder that starts slowly and gets worse over a period of time. This health issue is allied with 70% of dementia cases globally. The major predominant initial symptom is the absence of memory related to current events (Alzheimer’s, 2015). As the disease progresses, other symptoms include mood swings, disorientation, lack of self-esteem, language barriers, and behavioral changes. Gradually, all physical functions are lost, eventually leading to death. The noteworthy thing is that Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured, it could be managed to ensure the patient’s quality of life (Alzheimer’s, 2015). The case study presented in the media file describes the examination and treatment of an Iranian elderly male of 76 years old named as Mr Akkad. His eldest son described that he displays strange behaviors and he also does not show interest in religious activities with family. Moreover, Mr Akkad also forgot things and after various memory