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Alzheimer's Disease Stages By Judy Schienberg |
| Thursday, March 5, 2009 |
Stages of Alzheimer's disease often begins with symptoms of memory loss and then progresses to more severe damage to multiple brain functions. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that eventually leads to death. There is some hope that with medical treatment such as medication, progression may be slower.
Mild Alzheimer's disease is the first stage. At this stage, a person experiences symptoms such as loss, the loss of things, doing the same questions several times, changes in mood or personality, and having problems handling the daily tasks such as money management. Often, Alzheimer's disease first affects the brain functions that affect recent memories. A person can not remember who asked for information and repeats the same question again. They may experience disorientation and confused about where they are, how they got there or where they should go. This change in brain function can be a jarring and terrifying.
Then Alzheimer's disease progress to moderate Alzheimer's disease. At this stage, the symptoms worsen as brain damage increases. A person may experience a higher level of memory loss, difficulty remembering or recognizing family members or friends, difficulties in several steps to complete the tasks, difficulties in coping with new things or learn new skills, and may also experience increased feelings of fear and suspicion on others around them.
Severe Alzheimer's is the final stage. At this point, a person can not be completely dependent on those around them. Can be devastating for family and friends when the person is unable to recognize them. The individual experience failures as weight loss, difficulty swallowing, or loss of control over their bladder and intestines. Eventually happen.
Alzheimer's disease has no cure at this time, but there have been advances in medical care that can help slow the progression of the disease. Be sure to follow with a medical provider if you start experiencing these symptoms.
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