What Are the Symptoms of the Moderate and Severe Stages of Alzheimer's Disease?
As symptoms progress — or worsen — your loved one will move through different stages of the disease. The table below provides examples of the symptoms of the moderate and severe stages.
MODERATE Stage Signs and symptoms of moderate Alzheimer's disease may include:
A Caregiver's Guide to Mid - Severe Dementia: https://www.caring.com/articles/mid-severe-dementia
SEVERE Stage Signs and symptoms of severe Alzheimer's disease may include:
An Absolute Must Read. From one who Actually Has Dementia...
Time To Tell The Truth About Dementia….From Someone Living With Dementia By Norrms McNamara. Jan 22, 2018
Things YOU always wanted to know, or SHOULD know about dementia, but THEY were too AFRAID to TELL YOU, and I am sure many others were horrified around the world to learn that THIS information is not being given out, this is “MY ANSWER TO THEM”.
These are just 15 points of what you MAY come to expect after a diagnosis of dementia, WHY don’t they tell you this? and WHY has it taken so long to be told this? especially by a person who is LIVING with this disease ?? I have NO IDEA !!
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A Caregiver's Guide to Late Severe-Stage Dementia: https://www.caring.com/articles/late-severe-end-stage-dementia
Caregiver Tip:
Tell the healthcare provider about any changes you notice right when they start to happen. This way, you can work with the healthcare provider to make better informed decisions.
Hippocampus:
The hippocampus, Latin for seahorse, is named for its shape. It is part of a system that directs many bodily functions: the limbic system. This system is located in the brain's medial temporal lobe, near the center of the brain.
The hippocampus is involved in the storage of long-term memory, which includes all past knowledge and experiences. Scientists are unsure exactly how this occurs. In particular, the hippocampus seems to play a major role in declarative memory, the type of memory involving things that can be purposely recalled, such as facts or events.
The hippocampus is not involved with short-term memory and procedural memory types (memory of how to do motor actions, like walking). These are primarily handled by the cortex and the cerebellum.
Those that have lost function or had removed major portions of the limbic system but still have the hippocampus, have only long-term memory and cannot record any new memories or function.
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Safe at Home -- A Caregiver's Guide - an educational video (Very Good)!
The Pat Summitt Foundation
The educational video―produced by Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) through a $25,000 grant from The Pat Summitt Foundation―offers caregivers of those with dementia simple, inexpensive options for making basic home modifications to help address problematic behavior when providing care at home.
The video chapters focus on specific areas of the home (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, hallways and stairways), and how to make those areas safer. The final segment highlights general home safety rules. Safe at Home, A Caregiver's Guide is intended for families caring for loved ones in the middle and advanced stages of dementia.
The content in Safe at Home sets itself apart from other educational videos, having been filmed in the homes of actual caregivers with their loved ones. The material is engaging, practical and timely, considering 43.5 million adult family caregivers care for someone 50+ years of age, with 14.9 million caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease or other dementia.
Published on Nov 26, 2013
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Queensland-Wide Telephone Support Group
May, 26 Jun, 31 Jul, 28 Aug, 25 Sep, 30 Oct, 27 Nov 2019
This group is hosted by Alzheimer’s Queensland last Wednesday of every month. The group is held from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Alzheimer’s Queensland organizes telephone link up at no cost to members. Carer Support Groups provide information and support for those caring for a friend or family member with dementia. Please ring 1800 639 331 or email [email protected] for more information, to register or to be placed/removed from the mailing list.
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Abbey pain scale
The Abbey Pain Scale is used for people with dementia or who cannot verbalise.
http://www.racgp.org.au/your-practice/guidelines/silverbook/tools/abbey-pain-scale/
page 72.
You can help your loved one by filling this out. It will give you a greater understanding of just 'what is going on'.
As symptoms progress — or worsen — your loved one will move through different stages of the disease. The table below provides examples of the symptoms of the moderate and severe stages.
MODERATE Stage Signs and symptoms of moderate Alzheimer's disease may include:
- Difficulty managing personal finances (paying bills)
- Difficulty with household tasks (laundry, making meals)
- Problems with personal care (bathing, grooming, toileting)
- Wandering or getting lost
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Feeling moody, withdrawn, or detached
- Forgetfulness about one's own personal history
- Being unable to recall their own address or phone number
- Needing help choosing proper clothing for the season
- Difficulty doing things that have multiple steps, like getting dressed
- Lack of concern for hygiene and appearance
- Increased memory loss and confusion
- Problems recognizing family and friends
- Continuously repeating stories, favorite words, or motions
- Some examples of moderate stage Alzheimer’s symptoms
A Caregiver's Guide to Mid - Severe Dementia: https://www.caring.com/articles/mid-severe-dementia
SEVERE Stage Signs and symptoms of severe Alzheimer's disease may include:
- Inability to recognize oneself or family
- Inability to communicate
- Lack of control over bowel and bladder
- Groaning, moaning, or grunting
- Needing help with all activities of daily living
An Absolute Must Read. From one who Actually Has Dementia...
Time To Tell The Truth About Dementia….From Someone Living With Dementia By Norrms McNamara. Jan 22, 2018
Things YOU always wanted to know, or SHOULD know about dementia, but THEY were too AFRAID to TELL YOU, and I am sure many others were horrified around the world to learn that THIS information is not being given out, this is “MY ANSWER TO THEM”.
These are just 15 points of what you MAY come to expect after a diagnosis of dementia, WHY don’t they tell you this? and WHY has it taken so long to be told this? especially by a person who is LIVING with this disease ?? I have NO IDEA !!
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A Caregiver's Guide to Late Severe-Stage Dementia: https://www.caring.com/articles/late-severe-end-stage-dementia
Caregiver Tip:
Tell the healthcare provider about any changes you notice right when they start to happen. This way, you can work with the healthcare provider to make better informed decisions.
Hippocampus:
The hippocampus, Latin for seahorse, is named for its shape. It is part of a system that directs many bodily functions: the limbic system. This system is located in the brain's medial temporal lobe, near the center of the brain.
The hippocampus is involved in the storage of long-term memory, which includes all past knowledge and experiences. Scientists are unsure exactly how this occurs. In particular, the hippocampus seems to play a major role in declarative memory, the type of memory involving things that can be purposely recalled, such as facts or events.
The hippocampus is not involved with short-term memory and procedural memory types (memory of how to do motor actions, like walking). These are primarily handled by the cortex and the cerebellum.
Those that have lost function or had removed major portions of the limbic system but still have the hippocampus, have only long-term memory and cannot record any new memories or function.
--------------------------
Safe at Home -- A Caregiver's Guide - an educational video (Very Good)!
The Pat Summitt Foundation
The educational video―produced by Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) through a $25,000 grant from The Pat Summitt Foundation―offers caregivers of those with dementia simple, inexpensive options for making basic home modifications to help address problematic behavior when providing care at home.
The video chapters focus on specific areas of the home (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, hallways and stairways), and how to make those areas safer. The final segment highlights general home safety rules. Safe at Home, A Caregiver's Guide is intended for families caring for loved ones in the middle and advanced stages of dementia.
The content in Safe at Home sets itself apart from other educational videos, having been filmed in the homes of actual caregivers with their loved ones. The material is engaging, practical and timely, considering 43.5 million adult family caregivers care for someone 50+ years of age, with 14.9 million caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease or other dementia.
Published on Nov 26, 2013
======================
Queensland-Wide Telephone Support Group
May, 26 Jun, 31 Jul, 28 Aug, 25 Sep, 30 Oct, 27 Nov 2019
This group is hosted by Alzheimer’s Queensland last Wednesday of every month. The group is held from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Alzheimer’s Queensland organizes telephone link up at no cost to members. Carer Support Groups provide information and support for those caring for a friend or family member with dementia. Please ring 1800 639 331 or email [email protected] for more information, to register or to be placed/removed from the mailing list.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Abbey pain scale
The Abbey Pain Scale is used for people with dementia or who cannot verbalise.
http://www.racgp.org.au/your-practice/guidelines/silverbook/tools/abbey-pain-scale/
page 72.
You can help your loved one by filling this out. It will give you a greater understanding of just 'what is going on'.