Click the following images to learn more about the three stages of Alzheimer's.
In early-stage Alzheimer’s, a person may still do most everyday activities, but they will have memory lapses and forget things like where places or things are and what something or someone is called.
This is a time to start thinking about care down the road and making decisions with the patient while they are still cognizant enough to help in these processes.
Middle-stage Alzheimer’s is the longest stage, and it can last for a few
years. A person in middle-stage will need more help from others. The
patient may be more confused, get easily frustrated or upset, or act in ways that they normally would not. During this stage, damage that occurs to nerve cells in the brain because of the disease can make many tasks difficult for the patient.
Late-stage Alzheimer’s comes with severe symptoms. Patients at this stage lose the ability to respond to many cues within their environments, and they often cannot carry out a typical conversation or control the movement of their body. Patients in this stage need around the clock care and may show signs of major personality changes as well as inability to communicate with those around them.
Some other things put you at greater risk for developing Alzheimer’s as well as affect your overall health.
Avoiding smoking can help prevent the risk of Alzheimer's Disease.
Risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes can increase one's chances of Alzheimer's.
Being physically and socially active can help improve cognitive health.
You should work your memory skills and cognitive function daily to
keep them sharp.
Engaging in activities such as volunteering or related hobbies in your free time can help improve cognitive function.
Doing activities that stimulate your brain on a regular basis, such as playing games, reading new books, and taking classes, can help combat neural disorders.
