In order for the doctor to get a clear view of your colon, you will need to complete a bowel prep before your colonoscopy. The type of bowel prep varies depending on your doctor, so be sure to ask them what kinds they offer, as you may have a choice.
1 Be sure to explain that Alzheimer's disease is a medical condition and not a psychological or emotional disorder or contagious virus. 2  Use this as an opportunity to educate them about dementia. 3  Offer information about the disease and its symptoms. Be sure to explain that Alzheimer's disease is a medical condition and not a psychological or emotional disorder or contagious virus. 2  Use this as an opportunity to educate them about dementia. 3  Offer information about the disease and its symptoms.
Overview. Alzheimer disease is a chronic, incurable brain disorder characterized by progressive loss of brain tissue and function. The early stages of Alzheimer disease primarily affect intellectual functions. Late-stage Alzheimer disease directly or indirectly affects other body systems. The condition is ultimately fatal. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that up to 5.3 million men and women in the United States are living with Alzheimer disease.