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Understanding The Stages of Alzheimers
by Mary Grace Patterson → (All Poetry by Mary Grace Patterson)
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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    

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 Reviews of "Understanding The Stages of Alzheimers"
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on May 6, 2008
Never stop writing sweet lady,never stop ..your always in my prayers and in my thought's ALWAYS...Hugsss,much love too you

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
You have done well to explain the desease and in each stage... a heartbreaking situation...God Bless you my friend, love Holly

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
...thank you MaryGrace for this insightful information...and always my wishes, hopes, and prayers...are with you...and your friendship here...in our shared words...mean much to me.
your friend...
John

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on May 3, 2008
thank you for sharing this important info

Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on May 3, 2008
MaryGrace, this is an excellent article to share with readers. Education on this subject is what everyone of us need to know. Keep up the good work and I'm keeping you in my prayers, "every night" God Bless you.

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on May 3, 2008
Thank you darling MaryGrace for helping us to understand what so many are going through. You are in my prayers and my heart. Remember you are loved and we will continue to pray for a cure for this diease that robbs so many.

Newfie Hugs and prayers are with you, Rose

Reviewed on May 3, 2008
Hugs and we are holding you MaryGrace you Dear One...We love you too!
Thank you for sharing with us the trials and hopefully some day soon the cure that they say will work.

Love Always,
~Gwendolyn


Reviewed on May 3, 2008
((((((((HUGS)))))))) and continued prayers!

Love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed on May 3, 2008
MaryGrace,

You are educating us in the midst of your trouble - God bless you!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 3, 2008
Keep writing MaryGrace, and keep spreading the word.


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