Dementia typically affects older adults, but it isnota normal part of the aging process.
Dementia progresses in stages, ranging from mild to severe.
The 7 Stages of Dementia
The seven stages of dementia are outlined below.
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However, they may start to avoid challenging situations to prevent anxiety and hide their distress from others.
They will probably need assistance with daily living activities and may experience incontinence and sleep-related difficulties.
The person is likely to progressively lose their motor skills and the ability to speak.
They may only be able to utter unintelligible sounds or words, if at all.
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