stages of dementia

The Seven Stages of Dementia

• Stage 1: No impairment.
• Stage 2: Very mild cognitive decline.
• Stage 3: Mild cognitive decline.
• Stage 4: Moderate cognitive decline.
• Stage 5: Moderately severe cognitive decline.

1. What are the 7 stages of dementia?
2. How long do the stages of dementia last?
3. How quickly does dementia progress?
4. How do dementia patients die?
5. At what point do dementia patients need 24 hour care?
6. Can dementia get worse suddenly?
7. What stage of dementia is incontinence?
8. What should you not say to someone with dementia?
9. What causes dementia to progress quickly?
10. What is the last stage of dementia?
11. What stage of dementia is anger?
12. Which is worse dementia or Alzheimer's?

What are the 7 stages of dementia?

The 7 Stages of Dementia

• Memory.
• Communication and speech.
• Focus and concentration.
• Reasoning and judgment.
• Visual perception (including trouble detecting movement, differentiating colors, or experiencing hallucinations)

How long do the stages of dementia last?

Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR)

How quickly does dementia progress?

It's usually a slowly progressing disease. The average person lives four to eight years after receiving the diagnosis. Some people may live as many as 20 years after their diagnosis.

How do dementia patients die?

The actual death of a person with dementia may be caused by another condition. They are likely to be frail towards the end. Their ability to cope with infection and other physical problems will be impaired due to the progress of dementia. In many cases death may be hastened by an acute illness such as pneumonia.

At what point do dementia patients need 24 hour care?

When living at home is no longer an option

There may come a time when the person living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia will need more care than can be provided at home. During the middle stages of Alzheimer's, it becomes necessary to provide 24-hour supervision to keep the person with dementia safe.

Can dementia get worse suddenly?

Vascular dementia causes problems with mental abilities and several other difficulties. The symptoms can start suddenly or gradually. They tend to get worse over time, although treatment can help slow this down.

What stage of dementia is incontinence?

Toileting & Late Stage Dementia

Loss of bladder control due to an inability to get to the bathroom or use it properly is defined as functional incontinence. Late stage Alzheimer's is marked by the loss of ability to respond to the environment as well as a loss of ability to communicate and express needs.

What should you not say to someone with dementia?

I'm going to discuss five of the most basic ones here: 1) Don't tell them they are wrong about something, 2) Don't argue with them, 3) Don't ask if they remember something, 4) Don't remind them that their spouse, parent or other loved one is dead, and 5) Don't bring up topics that may upset them.

What causes dementia to progress quickly?

Depression. Thyroid problems, such as hypothyroidism. Additional neurological conditions. Autoimmune neurological disorders and paraneoplastic disorders, which are conditions that can cause rapidly progressive dementia.

What is the last stage of dementia?

Late-stage Alzheimer's (severe)

In the final stage of the disease, dementia symptoms are severe. Individuals lose the ability to respond to their environment, to carry on a conversation and, eventually, to control movement. They may still say words or phrases, but communicating pain becomes difficult.

What stage of dementia is anger?

The middle stages of dementia are when anger and aggression are most likely to start occurring as symptoms, along with other worrying habits like wandering, hoarding, and compulsive behaviors that may be unusual for your loved one.

Which is worse dementia or Alzheimer's?

Dementia is an overall term used to describe symptoms that impact memory, performance of daily activities, and communication abilities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer's disease gets worse with time and affects memory, language, and thought.