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7 Stages of Alzheimer's

Alzheimeru2019s disease symptoms vary widely depending upon how far along the disease is in your loved one. Experts divide the stages of Alzheimeru2019s into seven parts. An individual with Alzheimeru2019s is expected to change physically, mentally, and behaviorally. After the 7 stages of Alzheimer's Patients lose the ability to interact with their environment as well as the ability to communicate.

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7 Stages of Alzheimer's

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  1. What Are The 7 Stages Of Alzheimer's Disease? Introduction

  2. Memory Care • Families are often thrown off balance when a loved one with Alzheimer's exhibits unpredictable behaviors. Indeed, for people who have zero experience in providing care for individuals with this disease, situations can get overwhelming. That's why it takes loads of patience, understanding, and dedication to be a family caregiver. • Alzheimer's affects each person uniquely, which means the symptoms one person manifests aren't the same as the other. Thus, it can be confusing and intense for family caregivers. But it would be helpful if families have a guide that can help them manage their experiences and expectations about the trajectory of Alzheimer's disease. • Because let's face it — Alzheimer's affects the families as much as the person having the disease. While loved ones need care, other family members also need support, especially regarding patient education.

  3. What We Know About the 7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

  4. Alzheimer's • Dr. Barry Reisberg of New York University was the first person to intricately describe the most important symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Along with this, he also developed The Global Deterioration Scale (GDS), which gives caregivers a rundown of the state of the cognitive function of people with Alzheimer's. • While many physicians identify only three stages of Alzheimer's Disease — early, mid, and late, Dr. Reisberg's GDS outlines seven Alzheimer's Disease stages, from Stage 1 to Stage 7. This model has been instrumental for families in gauging their loved one's condition and identifying the type of care appropriate for a specific stage • Click below link to read more about 7 stages of Alzheimer's disease • https://www.senexmemory.com/blog/what-are-the-7-stages-of-alzheimers-disease

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