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Stages of dementia

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February 24
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@A myALZteam Member: You stage them where they mostly are. There will always be things that remain, from the past stages, plus previews and hints of the next stage to come.

March 9
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What if they have symptoms in different stages? My mom is considered mild dementia, however there's some of the moderate symptoms that she has too.

March 9
A myALZteam Member

This is a frequently asked question, and you can find easy-to-use information by clicking on the link below. Open up the responses to see ALL the charts that I posted. You stage them where they are most of the time. There's also a chart with the MOCA and MMSE scores, which some doctors use.

https://www.myalzteam.com/questions/66195c8a566...

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https://www.myalzteam.com/questions/66195c8a566d073e2ecdca06/stages-of-alzheimers-and-dementia
February 24
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What are the stages of Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer's disease progresses through stages that help understand what to expect and plan for care. There are different ways to classify these stages, but the most common systems are the 3-stage and 7-stage models.

The 3 Main Stages:

* Early/Mild Stage - Memory lapses become Show Full Answer

What are the stages of Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer's disease progresses through stages that help understand what to expect and plan for care. There are different ways to classify these stages, but the most common systems are the 3-stage and 7-stage models.

The 3 Main Stages:

* Early/Mild Stage - Memory lapses become noticeable, like forgetting names or misplacing items. People can still live independently but may struggle with planning, organization, or finding the right words.

* Middle/Moderate Stage - This is often the longest stage, lasting years. Memory problems worsen, and new symptoms appear. Daily tasks become harder, and more assistance is needed with activities like dressing, bathing, and managing medications.

* Late/Severe Stage - People need help with all daily activities. They may lose the ability to communicate, walk, sit up, or control bladder and bowel functions. The focus shifts to comfort and quality of life.

The 7-Stage System (Global Deterioration Scale):

This provides more detail about progression:
1. No impairment - brain changes starting but no symptoms
2. Very mild decline - normal forgetfulness
3. Mild decline - others begin noticing memory problems
4. Moderate decline - trouble with complex tasks
5. Moderately severe decline - needs help with daily activities
6. Severe decline - major personality changes, needs constant care
7. Very severe decline - needs help with all activities

Each person's journey is unique, and symptoms may not progress in a straight line.

February 24

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