The Stages of Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain's nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioral changes.

These neurons, which produce the brain chemical, or neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, break connections with other nerve cells and ultimately die. For example, short-term memory fails when Alzheimer's disease first destroys nerve cells in the hippocampus, and language skills and judgment decline when neurons die in the cerebral cortex.

Early (Mild) Stage of Alzheimers Disease
-Forget words or misplace objects
-Forget something they just read
-Ask the same question over and over
-Have increasing trouble making plans or organizing
-Not remember names when meeting new people

Middle (Moderate) Stage of Alzheimer's Disease
-Increased memory loss and confusion
-Problems recognizing family and friends
-Continuously repeating stories, favorite wants
(e.g., foods, places, songs, etc.), or motions
-Decreased ability to perform complex tasks
(e.g., planning dinner) or handle personal finances
(e.g., paying bills)
-Lack of concern for hygiene and appearance
-Requiring assistance in choosing proper clothing
to wear for day, season, or occasion

Late (Severe) Stage of Alzheimer's Disease
-Recognize faces but forget names
-Mistake a person for someone else
-Delusions—such as thinking he/she needs to go to work — may set in,
even though he/she no longer has a job
-There is a strong need for holding something close for tactile stimulation, nurturing, companionship and comfort
-Basic abilities such as eating, walking, and sitting up fade during this period; the individual may no longer recognize when he is thirsty or hungry and will need help with all basic activities of daily living.

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APG Has An Adolescent Bipolar Disorder Study

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Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme shifts in a person's mood and energy levels.

This condition, characterized by extreme highs and lows in mood, affects more than half a million Americans.

A person with bipolar disorder may experience euphoric highs (sometimes called manic episodes, or mania) and lows that can be similar to depression.

These shifts are more severe than the normal changes in mood that affect everyone, and they can affect your ability to complete day-to-day tasks.

Bipolar Disorder Prevalence

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that 2.6 percent of U.S. adults, or roughly 600,000 Americans, have bipolar disorder.

More than 80 percent of all cases of the disorder are classified as severe, according to the NIMH.

Researchers don't know the exact cause of bipolar disorder, but it has been linked to genetics, brain structure, and brain functioning.

Recent studies suggest that bipolar disorder runs in families and that people with certain genes mutations — particularly in the ODZ4, NCAN, and CACNA1C genes — are more likely to develop the condition.

But many more genetic and environmental factors are also likely to be involved.

Contact APG Clinical Research today to see if you can qualify for one of our clinical studies involving BiPolar Disorder.

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See If Your Child Can Be A Part Of An Autism Study

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Each child with autism is unique and, so, each autism intervention plan should be tailored to address specific needs.

Intervention can involve behavioral treatments, medicines or both. Many persons with autism have additional medical conditions such as sleep disturbance, seizures and gastrointestinal (GI) distress. Addressing these conditions can improve attention, learning and related behaviors.

Early intensive behavioral intervention involves a child's entire family, working closely with a team of professionals. In some early intervention programs, therapists may come into the home to deliver services. This can include parent training with the parent leading therapy sessions under the supervision of the therapist. Other programs deliver therapy in a specialized center, classroom or preschool

Typically, different interventions and supports become appropriate as a child develops and acquires social and learning skills. As children with autism enter school, for example, they may benefit from targeted social skills training and specialized approaches to teaching.

Contact APG Clinical Research today to see if your child can qualify for one of our clinical studies involving Autism.

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APG Research Conducts Clinical Trials

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Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with Depression?
Current Study:
Ages: 18 - 64 years old
Length of study: Up to 104 weeks
Number of Office Visits: Number of Office Visits Vary

If yes you may be eligible to participate in the studies

If you qualify to participate in a study, they will receive:
- Assessments by a Board Certified Psychiatrist
- Investigational medication at no cost
- Study-related care and monitoring
- Compensation for time and travel

APG Research provides extensive service to our sponsors, physicians and research patients. Our team has a combined 40 years of clinical research experience in adult and pediatric studies including Major Depression, Autism, Anxiety, Bipolar, OCD, ADHD and Schizophrenic Disorders.

Our research team has two full time Board Certified Psychiatrists or PIs on site, a full time rater, a full time ARNP, two full time CRCs, one assistant CRC and three Laboratory Technicians that specialize in Depression Treatments, ADHD Treatments and much more.

We screen/select our study patients from our private practice (APG Health) database. APG Health Group is the largest outpatient practice in the greater Orlando Area with fourteen clinicians treating 150-200 patients a day.

APG Research, LLC treats patients with Autism/PDD-NOS/Asperger’s, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Schizophrenia, and other Mental Health Disorders. We see patients from ages 3 years to 70 years of age.

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