Alzheimer's Disease

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The Stages of Alzheimer's Disease and Their Symptoms

1st Stage of Alzheimer's Disease

• An Alzheimer's patient will think that there isn't anything wrong with him or her. Denial will set in
• Early signs of Alzheimer's may consist of mild forgetfulness, the inability to remember events or activities, and/or the inability to recognize family members, freinds and/or familiar places
• Other factors may include, but are not limited to, mood swings, sudden outbursts, the confusion between day and night, and the inability to complete tasks

2nd Stage of Alzheimer's Disease

• The short-term memory of an Alzheimer's patient will begin to decline
• Simple tasks, such as driving, reading, speaking, and comprehending become slower
• These patients may forget how to brush their teeth or comb their hair
• The sense of tasting and smelling may become difficult
• Since Alzheimer's patients are unable to do the things they once enjoyed, he or she may become aggrevated, anxious, restless, and/or aggressive
• Alzheimer's patients may get the desire to wander away, wanting to be alone and secluded from others

3rd Stage of Alzheimer's Disease

During this stage, the memory of an Alzheimer's patient becomes completely impaired The control of all body functions, such as the ability to eat and swallow, have been lost This disease can cause respiratory problems, which can lead to pneumonia and the possibility of death