Senior Gems of Alzheimer's

Thanks to Teepa Snow for this look at the stages of Dementia/ Alzheimer's. I had the wonderful chance to hear her speak not long ago. She has the ability to take the complex and make it easier to understand! http://teepasnow.com

Persevering Through Alzheimer's Disease

Persevering Through Mid-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease

By Kristine Dwyer, Staff Writer

Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a difficult task as each day brings unique challenges and the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior. In recent years, attempts have been made to categorize the stages of Alzheimer’s in order to gauge the progression of the disease. Staging systems can provide useful frames of reference for understanding how the disease may develop and can assist physicians in treating patients. Awareness of these stages can also help caregivers to prepare for their loved one’s needs, as well as determine their own capacity for coping and planning ahead...

Click here t o go to caregiver.com to read the entire article. It is an excellent overview of the general stages of Alzheimer's although each person demonstrates them in their own way and in their own timeframe. I would place Gregory, for the most part, at Stage 6 out of 7 but being young when he was diagnosed, he is completely healthy!

I am allowed to post the first paragraph. To read more click the above link. 

You can read the entire article online but the printable version does not work so if you want me to, leave a comment and I will send you a pdf or WORD document of the full article.

Fondly,
Michael