List and briefly describe 3 warning signs that occur for the early, middle and late stages
of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer’s disease.
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response:
? Early stage:Memory
loss (recent) begins to affect the individual's
performance
Loss of initiative
Mood or personality changes (e.g., avoiding family or friends)
Confusion about current circumstances (e.g., being at home)
Difficulty performing usual chores
? Middle Stage
Increasing problems recognizing family and/or friends
Escalating memory loss and confusion
Increase in making repetitive statements
Occasional muscle jerking or twitching
Difficulty in reading, writing, or understanding numbers
Problems thinking logically
Difficulty finding "the right words"
Needs close supervision (e.g., may wander away from home)
Becomes suspicious, irritable, or restless
Difficulty with bathing and/or self-care
? Late Stage
Difficulty swallowing/feeding self and maintaining weight
Does not recognize their family members or lifelong friends
Does not distinguish familiar everyday objects (e.g., how to use
a fork or spoon)
Becomes incontinent (unable to control bladder and/or bowels)
Unable to care for self
Difficulty communicating (e.g., cannot speak or respond to
others)
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