Alzheimer's Progression and the Evolution of the Caregiver's Role

...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. Read the full article on HealthCentral to learn more about the evolution of the caregiver's role as Alzheimer's disease progresses:                Related StoriesWhen People Can't Articulate Pain Body Language is a Crucial ClueCaregiving Pain: Your Older Adult Living With Dementia Thinks That You Are StealingCommunicating with Someone Living with Dementia: Some Ideas 
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