Research Submission Form

Name: Victoria Martinez

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Internship Location: Holly Hall Christian Retirement

Per. 7th

Scope of Proposed Topic: How to keep or even restore the memory of patients diagnosed with
Alzheimers disease.

General areas of study that area closely related to your topic (check all that apply):
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Health
Reasons for selecting this topic:
1. Become knowledgeable in this field
2. Relates to my internship
Use facilities (libraries, etc.), literature (periodicals, journals, etc.), and technology (computers,
Internet, software) for your primary (5) and secondary resources (10). You also need (4) personal
interviews with experts to conclude your research. These are the minimum requirements. If
using articles, they need to be at least two pages in length. You need to have at least 3 books.
Primary Resources (5): (MLA format, annotated) insert lines as needed
1. Kris Story battling with Alzheimers disease hiding the reality of it from her family, until it got
out of hand and was difficult to live with. The sad truth of Alzheimer is being a silent disease is
explained through her life story.
"Kris's Story | Alzheimer's Association." Kris's Story | Alzheimer's Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 17
Nov. 2015.
2. Eileens story is explained through her eyes, growing up battling abusive parents, and
becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol for several years. As she became older, she suffered
from brain damage and was diagnosed with Alzheimers disease in 2006. Shortly after retiring
from her job because of her symptoms and other physical problems.
Eileen's Story | Alzheimer's Association." Eileen's Story | Alzheimer's Association. N.p., n.d. Web.
17 Nov. 2015.
3. Teds story similar to Kriss story trying to hide the ugly reality from his coworkers that he has
become forgetful in his position at work. Due to the forgetfulness of his position at work he
was terminated. Later that year he made contact with Rush Alzheimers unit in Chicago.
"Ted's Story | Alzheimer's Association." Ted's Story | Alzheimer's Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 17
Nov. 2015.
4. Unanswered questions of Alzheimers disease answered through the people diagnosed
themselves. The feeling of chaos and confusion constantly rushes through their mind.

"Another World: People With Alzheimer's Share Their Perspectives." AgingCare. N.p., n.d. Web. 17
Nov. 2015.
5. Sandys Story started as she left work and forgot how to get home from there. From being and
independent women and overachiever to dependent and underachiever due to her disease.
She was diagnosed in 2004.
"Sandy's Story | Alzheimer's Association." Sandy's Story | Alzheimer's Association. N.p., n.d. Web.
19 Nov. 2015.
Secondary Resources (10): (MLA format, annotated) insert lines as needed
1. Non-drug treatment strategies
"Behavioral Symptoms | Alzheimer's Association." Behavioral Symptoms | Alzheimer's
Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2015.

2. Reducing the risk or slowing down the process of Alzheimers disease

Alzheimer's and Dementia Prevention." How To Reduce Your Risk and Protect Your Brain as You
Age. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2015.

3. Caring for someone with early stage Alzheimers disease

"Caring for Early-Stage Alzheimer's | Caregiver Center | Alzheimer's Association." Alzheimer's
Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2015.
4. disusing with your friends, family members and spouse about Alzheimers disease
"Friends and Family - Alzheimer's & Dementia | Alzheimer's Association." I Have Alzheimer's.
N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.

5. Alzheimers disease is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss
and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.
"Alzheimer's & Dementia Causes, Risk Factors | Research Center| Alzheimer's Association."
Alzheimer's Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.

6. The risk factors of sons/daughters whose parents are diagnosed with Alzheimers disease. Is it
hereditary?
"Is Alzheimer's Disease Genetic? Hereditary Risk Factors." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 19 Nov.
2015.

7. Is Alzheimers disease connected to ADA?

"Accommodation and Compliance Series: Employees with Alzheimer's Disease." Accommodation
Ideas. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.

8. New findings throughout the research of Alzheimers disease

"Alzheimer's Research: New Findings." EurekAlert! N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.

9. The process of going through Alzheimers and the help offered

"7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease and What They Look Like." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 19 Nov.
2015.

10. The myths on what people think Alzheimers disease is and who it effects.
Feature, Kara Mayer RobinsonWebMD. "5 Alzheimer's Disease Myths: Risk Factors, Memory Loss,
Prevention, and More." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.

Personal Interviews: (Attach your notes from each interview. Include verification of your
interview. Ie picture of you and interviewee, copies of emails, etc.)
1. Name:
Company:
Expertise:
# of yrs
How this relates to your topic

2. Name:
Company:
Expertise:
How this relates to your topic

3. Name:
Company:
Expertise:
How this relates to your topic

4. Name:
Company:
Expertise:
How this relates to your topic

# of yrs

# of yrs

# of yrs

Knowledge and/or skills I must improve in order to fully investigate my topic (for example, a new
computer language, how to use a particular library, develop a specialized vocabulary, learn
CAD):
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