What are the stages of Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease progresses through different stages, which bring about changes in the person’s and family’s lives.

The early stage refers to people of any age who have mild impairment due to symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

The middle stage brings a more significant decline in the person’s cognitive abilities. This stage often seems the longest, and everyone involved will need help and support.

The late stage occurs when the person living with Alzheimer’s disease eventually becomes unable to communicate verbally or look after themselves. Nonverbal communication becomes more critical.

You can read more about these stages in the series The Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease or type a question in the search bar above.