Stages of AZH

I hope this article will bring more understanding about what a person who has Alzheimers goes through

Common changes in MILD Alzheimers
1) Loses recent memory, judgement
2)Has trouble finding words, may substitute or make them up
3)May stop talking to avoid mistakes
or keep asking repetitive questions
4)Has a shorter attention span, less motivation to stay with an activity
5)Has trouble organizing and thinking logically
6)Easily loses way going to familar places, becomes irritable
7) Takes longer to do chores, becomes upset if rushed
8)Loses or misplaces things, forgets where things go

Common changes in MODERATE Alzheimers
1)Mixes identity of people,has trouble recognizing familiar people, objects
2)Has restless repetitive movements in late afternoon or evening
3)Can't organize thoughts or follow logical explanations
4)Has trouble following written notes or directions
5)Makes up stories to fill in memory gaps
6)Poor judgement in safety issues, may wander when left alone
7)Needs help in finding toilet or bathing , selecting clothes
8)May mistake a stranger for a loved one , fogets what is private behavior

Common changes in SEVERE Alzheimers
1) Doesn't recognize self or close family
2)Speaks gibberish or is difficult to understand, becomes mean, agressive
3)May refuse to eat , chokes, or forgets to swallow
4)Loses weight,bowl, bladder control,
skin easily tears
5)May cry when touched ,forgets how to walk ,needs help to remain steady
6)May have seizures , infections,
frequent falls
7)May moan ,groan, mumble , scream
8)Sleeps more,needs total assistance in everything as they decline. Eventually death becomes salvation