By Dr. Ethelle G. Lord
The other day I had a chance to speak to someone whose father is living with Alzheimer. He was quite upset that his father did not seem to adjust to his surroundings in the assisted living as quickly as the son had anticipated. He was at a loss and frustrated.
Alzheimer is a twisted sort of chronic condition affecting the brain. It progresses over time in three general stages: mild (sometimes referred to as early stage), moderate (sometimes referred to as middle stage), and severe (sometimes referred to as late or end stage).
The Alzheimer’s Association describes some of the symptoms as follows:
Mild stage:
- Problems coming up with the right word or name
- Trouble remembering names when introduced to new people
- Having greater difficulty performing tasks in social or work settings
- Forgetting material that one has just read
- Losing or misplacing a valuable object
- Increasing trouble with planning or organizing
Moderate stage:
- Forgetfulness of events or about one's own personal history
- Feeling moody or withdrawn, especially in socially or mentally challenging situations
- Being unable to recall their own address or telephone number or the high school or college from which they graduated
- Confusion about where...
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