1. Throughout this line of studies, Alzheimer's disease is a specific form of dementia. According to the Alzheimer's Association, dementia is a general term for a decline in mental abilities severe enough to impair daily life. Memory loss is a symptom of dementia, and the most common type of dementia is Alzheimer's. One of the most common and serious symptoms of Alzheimer's is difficulty remembering newly learned information. Alzheimer's changes normally begin in the part of the brain that affects learning (Alzheimer's Association Overview). Some other symptoms of Alzheimer's include gradual memory loss, decline in the ability to carry out daily activities, and loss of language skills. According to Bialystok, the rate of decline in cognitive functioning was found to be significant in the Alzheimer's disease group compared to the mild cognitive impairment group during the bilingualism study and how it is associated with a substantial delay in the onset of (AD) and (MCI) (Bialystok, 2014). Disorientation, changes in mood and behavior, some confusion about past events are some serious symptoms. As Alzheimer's worsens over time, the ability to get dressed or turn off the stove are some examples of possible decline in the ability to carry out daily activities. Those suffering from Alzheimer's disease may forget to do things they were supposed to do, such as babysitting children or getting home (V. Hill, Personal Communication, March 2014). Disorientation is another of the symptoms of Alzheimer's, which consists of having difficulty knowing the date, the year you live in or where you are. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's and it is a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms gradually worsen over a number of years... middle of paper... new ways to spot people at risk of Alzheimer's . The development of disease-modifying drugs continues and genetic testing could one day become a valuable tool for identifying people who may get Alzheimer's. Some treatment methods for people with Alzheimer's disease are medications and behavioral interventions. The drugs help reduce amyloid beta protein, and cholinesterase inhibits the increase in acetylcholine. As well as glutamate which inhibits the less toxic effects of glutamate (V. Hill, Personal Communication, March 2014). An example of behavioral interventions is the EIEIO framework and spaced recovery. EIEIO stands for Explicit Recollection, Implicit Knowledge, External Planner, Internal Imagery, and “O” for Recollection. Cognitive mind distancing as a cumulative exam is usually helpful for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.