Dementia affects millions of American lives and millions more all over the world. It disrupts millions of lives, and we still don’t know a lot about it. There are different types of dementia. Two of the most common are Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Lewy Body Dementia has seven stages. In this article, we…
Below we answer the common question “What are the 7 stages of dementia?”. A Brief Overview of Dementia Dementia is not a disease. It’s an umbrella term used for symptoms that affects a person’s mental or cognitive abilities. Estimates are that it affects 47 million people worldwide. Even more concerning is health experts predict this…
Everyone experiences Alzheimer’s differently. There is no one path everyone with the disease follows. Yet, for caregivers, it’s common to want to have an idea of what to expect. To understand how the disease progresses. In this article, we’ve broken that progression down into 7 stages. As you read about each, keep this in mind:…
It’s a question we’d rather not think about. What are the final stages of dementia? But, if you have a loved one with dementia, the harsh reality is that the end will come sooner or later. Because, at least for now, there is no cure for dementia. It is a fatal condition. In this article,…
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia have been around for a while. In the past, Alzheimer’s patients were just said to be senile. And memory loss was just part of aging. But today, we know a ton more about the disease and its symptoms. One of the things we know is that Alzheimer’s typically affects adults over…
Dealing with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is a heavy burden to bear. Not just for the one suffering from the condition. But for their children and, especially, their spouse too. As dementia progresses, it brings on new sets of obstacles and challenges. And, often, it’s the family members that fill the role of caregiver. When…
Everyone experiences Alzheimer’s differently. There is no one path everyone with the disease follows. Yet, for caregivers, it’s common to want to have an idea of what to expect. To understand how the disease progresses. In this article, answer the common question “What are the 7 stages of Alzheimer’s?”. As you read about each stage,…
Unfortunately there is no true “treatment” or cure for those with the early stage of dementia. At least for now. This means caring for someone with the disease really comes down to providing them with comfort and assurance. Based on decades of experience caring for those with Alzheimer’s, we can offer valuable insights about how…