Alzheimer's Disease

There are three stages of Alzheimer’s Disease:

Early Stage (Mild):

· Unable to remember recent events

· Unable to remember names of friends or familiar objects

· Spends less time enjoying hobbies

· Becomes more quiet or withdrawn.

Middle Stage (Moderate):

· Has trouble recognizing family members or caregivers

· Has trouble finding the right words

· Unable to use common household objects

· Needs help caring for themselves

· Wanders or has emotional outbursts

· Is depressed, anxious, aggressive, or suspicious.

Late Stage (Severe):

· Can’t recall relationships and names of loved ones

· Can’t recognize loved ones, common objects, or even oneself

· Gradually loses the ability to speak

· Cannot feed or dress themselves

· Loses bladder and bowel control.

Not everyone with Alzheimer’s Disease will experience the same symptoms in the same order. Symptoms progress at different speeds for different people. Knowing what to expect will help you notice changes early on. There is an ever increasing amount of information on Alzheimer’s Disease available from various sources.

Some of which are listed below:

· www.alzheimersdisease.com - A website sponsored by Novartis.

· www.alzinfo.org - Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.

· www.alzheimer’s-oregon.org - Alzheimer’s Association. 24 hour helpline 800-733-0402. Support Groups. Education. Safe Return Program.

· www.alzfdn.org - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

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