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Understanding Alzheimer’s’ Disease
BrightStar Care of Boise is proud to provide person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care to help individuals in our community live with dignity in the comfort of their home. Our professional, specially trained care staff is ready to help you and your loved one. Early Stage-One Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease may include:
- The inability to remember words, details, directions, people and events
- Difficulty performing simple tasks (such as personal hygiene or grooming)
- Depression or lack of motivation
- Forgetfulness and confusion
- Irritability
- Poor decision making or judgment
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Understanding Alzheimers’ Disease
Here is what Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease to End-Stage Alzheimer’s looks likeAs an adult continues to age an individual is not considered to have dementia till after stage four, however it changes from case to case, and is considered stage one if a person is considered to have early-stage dementia. Note that early-stage dementia differs from early-onset dementia or early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which refers to the onset of clinical symptoms prior to age 65.
0. Early-Stage: Mild to Moderate Cognitive Decline
This early stage of the sickness is comprised with what is clinically described as early-stage dementia. A person with early-stage dementia will experience increased forgetfulness, often forgetting recent events, as well as difficulty concentrating, difficulty with problem-solving, and difficulty managing finances. They may have challenges when traveling to unfamiliar areas alone, and they may have difficulty performing complex tasks or organizing and expressing thoughts.The average duration of stage four is approximately two years.
1. Early Mid-Stage: Moderately Severe Cognitive Decline
Stage two marks the beginning of mid-stage dementia. Major memory deficiencies are present beginning in stage five, and people in this stage of the disease may require assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and preparing meals. Memory deficits in this stage are severe, with individuals often forgetting prominent bits of information that affect their daily lives – such as their home address or phone number. They may not be able to identify where they are (orientation to place) or what time of day it is (orientation to time). This stage lasts, on average, one and a half years.
2. Middle-Stage: Severe Cognitive Decline
Middle Stage Dementia, stage 2 and half in the 3 stage model is hard to have exact timing on but this stage marks a period in which a person requires substantial assistance to carry out day-to-day activities. They may have little memory of recent events and forget the names of close friends or family members. Many people at this point in the sickness have limited memory of their earlier lives and will also have difficulty completing tasks or successfully exhibiting cognitive skills such as counting backwards from 10. This stage lasts an average of about two and a half years.
3. Late-Stage: Dementia Very Severe Cognitive Decline
The final stage comprises the final stage in the three-stage model: late-stage dementia.
At this stage, most people will have lost their ability to speak or communicate. They often require assistance with most of their activities, including toileting, eating, dressing, bathing, and other daily activities, around the clock. Because people in stage seven often lose psychomotor capabilities, they may be unable to walk or require significant assistance with ambulation. This stage lasts an average of two and a half years. Source: https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/stages
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