Neuroscience In Action:
Mechanisms Behind Alzheimer's Disease
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Purpose
Background
How Alzheimer's Disease Affects the Brain
Main Characteristics of Alzheimer's
Causes and Risk Factors
Types of AD
Stages of AD
Stage 1: Preclinical Stage
Stage 2: Early Stage
Stage 3: Early Stage
Stage 4: Early Stage
Stage 5: Moderate Stage
Stage 6: Moderate Stage
Stage 7: Final Stage
Treatments
Sources
Stage 6: Moderate Stage
Description
Severe Cognitive Decline
Symptoms
Loss of awareness of recent experiences and surrounding
Difficulty recalling personal history including family members, friends, spouse, and caregiver
Major changes in sleep patterns
Trouble controlling bladder or bowels
Major personality and behavioral changes including delusions and suspiciousness
Tendency to wander or become lost
Stage 7