About Alzheimer's Disease: What is Cognition Anyway?

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease As if it isn't hard enough to understand the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, knowing how to make sense of the term "cognitive" is another challenge I've chosen to devote a newsletter to exploring. All of us have feelings (emotional processes) that lead to thoughts (cognitive processes) that then lead to behaviors (behavioral processes). But in Alzheimer's disease there's a breakdown at the level of cognitive processes that inevitably leads to troubling behaviors. Definition of Cognition The term "cognitive" refers to brain processes such as thinking, attention, perception, learning, memory, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and planning.... Read more See More About:  cognitive impairment  alzheimer's symptoms  alzheimer's diagnosis Exploring Memory in More Detail Memory loss is of course a crucial aspect of Alzheimer's disease. Since people with Alzheimer's disease lose the ability to remember how they've coped with previous situations, their behaviors often reflect that inability ... Read more See More About:  memory loss  cognitive impairment  alzheimer's warning signs Managing Difficult Behaviors Another cognitive loss that people with Alzheimer's experience is the loss of impulse control and inhibitions necessary to keep behaviors in check. But when problem behaviors do occur, there are ways to manage them... Read more Inattention as an Important Cognitive Process While generally not given as much attention (excuse the pun) as other cognitive deficits in Alzheimer's disease, inattention is a core aspect of cognition that is impaired. Here are some key examples of inattentiveness...Read more Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimers Alzheimer 'S Disease Disease Stages of Alzheimers ALZ Dementia Featured Articles Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement