The Alzheimer's disease is characterized by slow growth and decline characteristic of cognitive function and behavior usually occurs gradually over a period of several years. It is because of this slow start that many cases are not diagnosed until the more severe symptoms are obvious. Over time , the disease affects a person's memory , language skills , which makes the decision and reasoning skills .
Although the disease can be classified individuals as mild, moderate or severe based on the extent of symptoms, it is important to remember that each case is unique and progression can vary from one person to another.
Although the stages of Alzheimer's disease are not specific periods , usually know what to expect over time may be useful in the future , planning for the care of all those who have a close Alzheimer 's disease. Here we examine some of the characteristics of phase behavior observed in Alzheimer's disease , mild, moderate and severe :
Soft / Early: In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease , symptoms such as lack of memory , attention and forgetting where things belong are often ignored as typical signs of aging. Although some of the symptoms of early Alzheimer's disease are similar to those experienced by healthy individuals with age, a person with Alzheimer 's disease such behavior occur more frequently and severity over time .
A person in the mild stage of the disease may become less motivated , resistant to change and confuse one word with another speaking . Often , the patient does not realize that he or she knows about these changes , and a close family member is the first to notice symptoms . People in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease usually stay at home, especially when there is a spouse or other loved one there to help you .
Moderate / Intermediate: As the disease progresses to the moderate stage , the symptoms become more severe , recurrent and more obvious to others as well as the patient. The intermediate stage of Alzheimer's disease is characterized by a decrease in the function of memory, especially short-term memory , if a patient can maintain its long-term memory .
Changes in personality and inability to make decisions are also very common at this stage. It is in the middle stage of a person with Alzheimer's may begin to have difficulty recognizing people they know , or confuse the identity of a person to another . People at this stage of Alzheimer's disease is not better to have a full-time caregiver available to assist with the daily needs and ensure their safety.
Serious / advanced : severe Alzheimer disease requires full-time care of a loved one or a professional caregiver. Patients at this stage have difficulty communicating and often do not recognize loved ones.
Disease of advanced Alzheimer makes patients feel confused in their environment and show severe mood swings .
Alzheimer's disease affects each person differently , and all people with Alzheimer's disease do not experience any symptoms described . Although the disease is divided into steps to make it easier to understand its progression , there is no timetable for the progress of any set of a patient. Today, the progression of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can sometimes be delayed by medications and changes in lifestyle.
Although the disease can be classified individuals as mild, moderate or severe based on the extent of symptoms, it is important to remember that each case is unique and progression can vary from one person to another.
Although the stages of Alzheimer's disease are not specific periods , usually know what to expect over time may be useful in the future , planning for the care of all those who have a close Alzheimer 's disease. Here we examine some of the characteristics of phase behavior observed in Alzheimer's disease , mild, moderate and severe :
Soft / Early: In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease , symptoms such as lack of memory , attention and forgetting where things belong are often ignored as typical signs of aging. Although some of the symptoms of early Alzheimer's disease are similar to those experienced by healthy individuals with age, a person with Alzheimer 's disease such behavior occur more frequently and severity over time .
A person in the mild stage of the disease may become less motivated , resistant to change and confuse one word with another speaking . Often , the patient does not realize that he or she knows about these changes , and a close family member is the first to notice symptoms . People in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease usually stay at home, especially when there is a spouse or other loved one there to help you .
Moderate / Intermediate: As the disease progresses to the moderate stage , the symptoms become more severe , recurrent and more obvious to others as well as the patient. The intermediate stage of Alzheimer's disease is characterized by a decrease in the function of memory, especially short-term memory , if a patient can maintain its long-term memory .
Changes in personality and inability to make decisions are also very common at this stage. It is in the middle stage of a person with Alzheimer's may begin to have difficulty recognizing people they know , or confuse the identity of a person to another . People at this stage of Alzheimer's disease is not better to have a full-time caregiver available to assist with the daily needs and ensure their safety.
Serious / advanced : severe Alzheimer disease requires full-time care of a loved one or a professional caregiver. Patients at this stage have difficulty communicating and often do not recognize loved ones.
Disease of advanced Alzheimer makes patients feel confused in their environment and show severe mood swings .
Alzheimer's disease affects each person differently , and all people with Alzheimer's disease do not experience any symptoms described . Although the disease is divided into steps to make it easier to understand its progression , there is no timetable for the progress of any set of a patient. Today, the progression of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can sometimes be delayed by medications and changes in lifestyle.
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