Introduction
More and more studies are being conducted on intelligence, memory and the prominence of Alzheimer’s disease. Experts agree that the onset of this disease may be due to an interaction of multiple factors including age, genetics, environmental conditions, and lifestyle. Research suggests that individuals who start making lifestyle changes early in life may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life. However, many middle-aged adults quit smoking, moderate their consumption of alcohol and fatty foods, and give up recreational drugs.
The Assignment
Research how intelligence and memory change in middle-age adults and what experts think causes Alzheimer’s disease. Include information on multiple ways people can improve their chances of staying brain healthy. Then select the one lifestyle change you think will have the most beneficial impact on reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Build a case for why it is the most beneficial and when would be the optimal time in a person’s life to implement the change.
Your argumentative-research essay should be 3-5 pages long and should use documented information from your reading assignments, videos and other sources, such as recent articles from the Psychology databases (no more than 5-years-old). All sources must be properly documented in APA format using both in-text citations and a reference page.
Resources
Of Mice and Memory – Click on the link below to watch this PBS video
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/mice-memory.html
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-alzheimer-s-disease-ivan-seah-yu-jun
Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s – Click on the link below to watch this PBS video
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/mind-of-alzheimers.html
Can Alzheimer’s Be Stopped? Click on the link below to watch this PBS video
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/alzheimers-be-stopped.html
Predicting Alzheimer’s Click on the link below to watch this PBS video
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/predicting-alzheimers.html
Alzheimer’s Other Victims Click on the link below to watch this PBS video
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/the-second-victim.html
The Aging of the Brain
Play Video
Database Resources
Psychology Database (Proquest)
https://search-proquest-com.proxy172.nclive.org/psychology/index
Formatting Requirements
Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document or in the heading
3-5 pages
Use one-inch margins
Use a 12-point Times New Roman font
Use double line spacing in the document
Put the references on a separate page. References do not count in page length.
APA format
To earn a top score follow the rubric and directions located below:
These Sections need to be present in your paper
POINTS
Introduction – introduces your paper. Be sure to clearly relay information about the topic you are discussing. Topic: What experts think causes Alzheimer’s disease and how specific lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of developing the disease
10
Research how intelligence and memory change in middle-aged adults and what experts think causes Alzheimer’s disease
20
Research lifestyle changes that can improve the chances of staying brain healthy
20
Select (1) lifestyle change and argue why it is best and when in life it is best to implement the change
20
Conclusion – Explain the importance of making the selected lifestyle change in the context of reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
10
Proper spelling and grammar
10
References used and cited correctly per APA formatting
10
Total Points
100
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