Dementia

People with a family history of Dementia are somewhat more at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

The stages There are three stages in Alzheimer's disease: early, middle, and late. (Sometimes these stages are also called mild, moderate and severe). The classification for each stage depends on the type and severity of the symptoms. Risk factors have been found to include head trauma, exposure to environmental substances, and a family history of Dementia.

People with a family history of Dementia are somewhat more at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The stages There are three stages in Alzheimer's disease: early, middle, and late. (Sometimes these stages are also called mild, moderate and severe). The classification for each stage depends on the type and severity of the symptoms.

Knowing about these stages can help people to plan ahead and to cope with the disease as it progresses. The early stage usually lasts two to four years and is characterized by mild forget fulness, difficulty concentrating or processing information, and minor problems communicating. Mood shifts, depression, with drawal or restlessness are also quite common, as are mild problems with coordination.

The middle stage , during which time the decline in mental and physical abilities.