What are the Stages of Alzheimer's Disease?
Written by Hannah NicholsReviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PMHNP-BC, GNP-BC, CARN-AP, MCHES
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Last reviewed: Wed 11 January 2017
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive degenerative disorder that becomes worse over time. It involves a gradual loss of memory, as well as changes in behavior, thinking, and language skills.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. It affects more than 5 million people in the United States.
Although every person experiences Alzheimer's differently, the way in which the disease progresses can be grouped into a series of stages.
It is important to make sure that someone with dementia lives well with the condition and that their needs are met, rather than focusing on what stage they might be in.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315123.php
