What is the diagnosis?
Alzheimer's has seven stages:
Stage 1 - No impairment.

Stage 2 - Very mild decline - Individuals feel as though they have memory lapses.

Stage 3 - Mild decline- Problems with name or word
- finding noticeable to family and close associates.

Stage 4 - Moderate decline (mild or early stage)­Decreased knowledge of recent events.

Stage 5 - Moderately severe decline (moderate or mid.stage)- unable to remember important details such as their address, telephone number or school they attended.

Stage 6 - Severe decline (moderately or mid­stage)
- Lose most awareness of recent experiences and surroundings. Recollect personal history imperfectly, although they usually remember their own name.

Stage 7- Very severe decline (severe or late stage)
- Individuals lose their capacity for recognizable speech, although words or phrases may occasionally be uttered.

What research is being done?
Researchers continue to look for new treat­ments to alter the course of the disease and other strategies to improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer's. This has been made possible by the increase of biological knowledge into the disease. Research has shown that effec­tive care and support can improve quality of life for the individuals and caregivers.

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