The middle stage of Alzheimer's disease is also called "moderate Alzheimer's disease." In this stage, thinking and memory continue to deteriorate but many people will still be somewhat aware of their condition. People in the middle stage of Alzheimer's disease need help with many daily tasks.

For families and care partners, it is the point where they may increasingly need to provide care. It may include moving the person to a care facility. This stage often seems the longest. Everyone involved will need help and support because of the increasing challenges faced by the person with Alzheimer's disease and their family.

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An Insider's Perspective on the Middle Stage

Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. "Dancing with Dementia" is a vivid account of her experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory problems, loss of independence, difficulties in communication and the exhaustion of coping with simple tasks.

Here is an audio file from Christine's book. Take a few minutes to listen to her words as she shares from the perspective of a person living in the middle stage of the disease. Feel free to make some notes as you listen.

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Helpful Tips to Address Symptoms in the Middle Stage

Take the quiz below to learn some helpful strategies for dealing with common symptoms in the middle stage of Alzheimer's disease.

Additional Reading

Dancing with Dementia by Christine Bryden: Available from

Progression Series: Overview

Progression Series: Middle Stage

Shared Experiences: Changes You May Experience

First Steps For Families

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