Apraxia refers to the loss of ability to execute or carry out learned purposeful movements, despite having the physical ability and understanding to do so. In the context of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, apraxia commonly manifests as a difficulty in performing tasks that involve sequential steps or coordinated movements, such as dressing, using utensils, or performing simple daily activities. This impairment is linked to the progressive deterioration of cognitive functions and motor skills characteristic of these conditions. Apraxia can significantly impact daily living and often necessitates assistance and adaptive strategies to manage tasks effectively. As Alzheimer’s Disease advances, apraxia typically worsens, contributing to increased dependency and challenges in maintaining independence in affected individuals.
Jacqueline Tuppen
Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Kaoru Sakatani
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Suren A Tatulian
University of Central Florida, United States
Constantina Mizis
The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Paul Y Song
NKGen Biotech, United States
Marco Ruggiero
Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
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Kaoru Sakatani, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Title : Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of indicaxanthin from opuntia ficus indica fruit against dysmetabolism-related neurodegeneration both in vivo and in vitro
Mario Allegra, University of Palermo, Italy
Title : Cogs Club: Making a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Title : Development of imaging based biomarkers for neurovascular abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Psychosocial considerations in management of corticobasal degeneration
Esraa Askar, Forest Hills Hospital, United States