Alzheimer's Symptoms & Stages

Alzheimer's disease is an incurable form of early dementia in which patients, generally those in their forties and fifties, experience progressive memory loss and impaired speech. In later stages, Alzheimer's disease causes people to feel completely helpless as they lose touch with the world. Although the exact causes of Alzheimer's remain unknown, researchers surmise that Alzheimer's is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Explore our articles to learn more about the stages and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Staging Alzheimer's
Medical experts have created a map of Alzheimer's symptoms that lays them out according to various stages of the disease. Keep reading to learn more about the stages of Alzheimer's.

Early Symptoms
Unfortunately, early symptoms of Alzheimer's are very similar to regular signs of aging, making early diagnosis difficult. Read on to learn more about the symptoms associated with early stages of Alzheimer's.

Mid-Stage Symptoms
The middle stages of Alzheimer's disease, including loss of short-term memory, can last anywhere from two to 10 years. Keep reading to learn more about mid-stage Alzheimer's symptoms.

Later Complications
In its final stages, Alzheimer's disease completely debilitates people, forcing them to have full-time care from a live-in nurse. Read on to learn more about later Alzheimer's complications.