Dementia Assessment, Care, and Management Services in Joliet, IL
Seven Stages of Dementia
It is generally accepted that there are seven stages of dementia.
It helps to have an idea of what to expect when someone you love has been diagnosed with dementia.
Understanding what the future holds helps families to formulate a plan of care.
Being aware of the stages of the disease may alleviate anxiety.
Normal Adult:
- There are no signs of dementia, and the person is able to function independently.
Normal Elderly Adult:
- Signs are barely noticeable. There may be some forgetfulness and some difficulty with remembering names and dates. This may be the normal kind of memory problem associated with aging, e.g., misplacing keys but finding them after some searching.
Possible Very Early Dementia:
The person is usually able to do basic activities, such as getting up in the morning, grooming and dressing, and going to the bathroom without difficulty. Symptoms may include:
- Some forgetfulness and memory loss.
- Repetition.
- Losing items without being able to retrace steps to find them.
- Slight trouble managing finances, such as balancing a checkbook.
- Confusion while driving.
- Trouble managing medication.
Contact Us for a Dementia Consultation at 815-836-2635.