stages of alzheimers

Question 1

stage 1: no impairment

Answer 1

• no impairment

* no memory problems

Question 2

stage 2:

Answer 2

*very mild cognitive decline (may be age related or due to
dementia)
*aware of memory loss
*forget familiar words or locations of everyday objects
*no symptoms of dementia can be detected during a
medical exam or by friends, family or co-workers

Question 3

stage 3

Answer 3

*mild cognitive decline (early-stage Alzheimer’s can be
diagnosed in some, but not all, individuals w/these
symtoms
Hallmark
*noticable problems coming up with the right word or name
*trouble remembering names when introduced to new
people
*noticeable difficulty performing tasks in social or work setti
*forgetting material that you have just read
*losing or misplacing a valuable object
*increasing trouble w/planning or organizing

Question 4

stage 4

Answer 4

*moderate cognitive decline(mild or early-stage Alzheimer’s
disease
HALLMARK
* Impaired ability to perform challenging mental math
*difficulty performing complex tasks (paying bills, planning
dinner party with guests, managing finances)
*become moody or withdrawn esp. in socially or mentally
challenging situations

Question 5

stage 5

Answer 5

*moderately severe cognitive decline (moderate/midstage
alzheimer’s disease
HALLMARK
*gaps in memory and thinking are noticeable
*begin to need help with day-to-day activities
AT THIS STAGE THEY MIGHT BE UNABLE TO:
*recall address or phone numbers, high school/college
they attended
*know where they are or what day it is
*do simple math
*pick appropriate clothes for the season
*remember significant details about self and family
*they don’t need assistance w/toileting or eating

Question 6

stage 6

Answer 6

*severe cognitive decline (moderately, severe or midstage
alzheimers disease
HALLMARK
AT THIS STAGE INDIVIDUALS MAY:
*Lose awareness of recent experiences & surroundings
* (rememberer own names but difficulty w/personal histories
*distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar faces but have
but can’t remember spouse or caregiver name
*need help dressing (put shoes on wrong feet etc.)
*major sleep pattern changes (sleep all day, cranky night)
*need help w/toileting
*trouble controlling bowels and bladder
*major behavioral changes (suspiciousness, delusions,
compulsive or repetitive behaviors
*tend to wander/get lost

Question 7

stage 7

Answer 7

*very severe cognitive decline (severe or late-stage
Alzheimer’s disease
HALLMARK
*In final stage of disease: Lose the ability to respond to
their environment, carry on a conversation, to control
movement
*they may still say words or phrases
*need help with much of their daily personal care (eating or
using the toilet.
*lose the ability to smile, sit without support, hold their
heads up
*reflexes are abnormal
*muscles rigid
swallowing impaired

Question 8

NEW STAGING AD

Answer 8

STAGE 1: PRECLINICAL STAGE (MILD COGNITIVE
IMPAIRMENT MCI) STAGES 3-4 (MILD ND)
STAGE 2 & 3: (COVER 5-7) MAJOR MD; HOW MUCH
DISEASE IS AFFECTING EVERYDAY LIFE