Cognitive Development Dementia

Stages: Preclinical First sign: memory loss for the familiar First sign: memory loss for the familiar Biological changes begin years before symptoms

Mild to Moderate Stage Mild Mild –confusion & poor judgment –mood & personality changes –increased anxiety Moderate Moderate - language impaired - restlessness & agitation - wandering - repetitive behaviors Diagnosis occurs at this point

Severe Stage Do people die from Alzheimer’s disease?  Weight loss & sleep more  Groaning & moaning  Loss of bladder & bowel control Completely dependent

In-Class Assignment 8 “The Forgetting, A Portrait of Alzheimer’s” The purpose of this assignment is better understand the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, the neurological and psychological course of the disease, and the most current diagnosis tools and treatments.