Three Major Stages Of Alzheimer s and What You Can Expect
The Three Major Stages Of Alzheimer’s and What You Can Expect Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia (mental deterioration) that effects persons (typically 55 and older) memory. ... It is an irreversible and slowly progressive disease that runs in three stages, and presently has no cure. ... The first stage of Alzheimer’s which is referred to as the early stage can last two to four years. ... Symptoms of Alzheimer’s in the early stage include memory loss of events that have just passed, such as not remembering who you just spoke with on the phone or becoming lost in a familiar place. ... During the early stage the person with Alzheimer’s may sometimes need prompting for everyday activities, including activities of daily living such as brushing their teeth, washing their cloths, they even need instructions on things like how to make a cup of coffee (which they have been doing for decades), or they may need assistance with directions to their room even though they have lived in that same house for more then 40 years. The first stage of Alzheimer’s is the easiest stage for redirection, the patients are basically just forgetful. While this disease progresses so does their forgetfulness, but their mind, body, and attitudes decrease drastically The second stage of Alzheimer’s is the longest of the three stages. ... They either need to live with a guardian, who has someone around to care for the diseased person around the clock, but many times this can not happen financially, and the person with Alzheimer’s ends up in a community care home or even a nursing home.