Phases
Mild:
General Forgetfullness
Misplace belongings
Memory loss with daily activities
Three Phases:
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Moderate:
Poor judgment
Insight fades
Problems are worse at night = sun-downing
Patients deny problem
Delusions
Hallucinations
Paranoia
Severe:
Impares cognitive functions
Patient does not understand time, location or important people in their lives
Reduced mobility
Cannot speak words just repeats syllables
This is an image of dementia. See picture 6 in the bibliography for the source of this image.
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