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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.
Approximate Word count = 1351
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