Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease that is linked to chronic head trauma, most commonly found in athletes. Since CTE affects the brain, signs and symptoms include changes in mood and behavior. The changes would lead to controlling problems, aggression, depression and paranoia. Researchers have found that the longer a person stays in high contact sports, the more prone they are to more dangerous effects of CTE. Currently there is no cure for CTE, the only prevention is to avoid repeated head injuries. People who are suffering with CTE would benefit from the care an Alzheimer's patient would receive.