The Stages of Alzheimer's and the Caregiver's Role

While Alzheimer’s disease will progress differently for each person, scientists and clinicians have attempted to stage the disease as a way that helps people living with Alzheimer’s and their families understand what is happening, as well as to plan for the future. Some divide AD into seven stages, some five stages, but currently, three stages is the format most often used. The Alzheimer’s Association uses three stages, so that is what we will use for our foundation here. View slideshow on HealthCentral about staging Alzheimer's and how caregivers fit into those stages: MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesNow That Christmas Is Here Remember: Our Best Is Good EnoughSelf-Care For Caregivers: The Most Challenging TaskAnniversary of Loved One's Death Particularly Hard During Holidays 
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