1
Normal Function No symptoms of Alzheimers
3
Mild Cognitive Decline
6
Severe Cognitive Decline
Difficulties with daily activities grow, which may include forgetting material just read and increasing challenges planning or organizing.
Forgetfulness of caretaker or spouse’s names and awareness of surroundings. Requires assistance dressing properly and with personal care. Experiences major changes in behavior, personality, and sleep patterns.
2
Very Mild Cognitive Decline
4
Moderate Cognitive Decline
7
Very Severe Cognitive Decline
13
Minor memory lapses, such as the location of everyday objects. The effects of normal aging vs. Alzheimers are indistinguishable.
Forgetfulness and confusion about recent events or personal history. Greater difficulty managing finances or planning events and withdrawal from social situations.
Late-stage Alzheimers. Loss of response to environment and motor control. Words or phrases possible, but not conversation. Assistance with all personal care. Muscles stiffen and swallowing impaired.
5
Moderately Severe Cognitive Decline
Mid-stage Alzheimers. Confusion about where they are or what day it is. Difficulty with moderate mental arithmatic.