Stages and Behaviors of Alzheimer’s

There are many common behaviors exemplified  by those suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. These behaviors typically are categorized into the three stages of Alzheimer’s. 

Early Stage: 

This stage can last a period of years where the affected person may not require any physical assistance and may behave like their “normal self”. They may struggle with remembering dates, times, and misplacing items like keys and wallets. 

Middle Stage: 

This stage is generally the longest lasting stage of the three characterized with some days of clarity and some days of difficulty. Common behaviors include trouble with routine tasks like bathing, toileting, dressing, remembering to eat, maneuvering around furniture in the home, and inability to control anger, sadness, or frustration. 

Late Stage: 

This stage is usually the shortest of the stages lasting from weeks to years. Behaviors of the affected person include difficulty with eating, swallowing, speaking and mobility. Due to these difficulties they tend to experience the world through the senses like physical touch with their loved ones, listening to music and tasting their favorite foods. Generally round the clock care is necessary for personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility assistance.