2007-10-28 18:23:15 · 5 answers · asked by Hope 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
When caring for an elderly person, what groups of symptoms would I expect to see, indicating progression of the disease?
2007-10-28 18:34:48 · update #1
here's a good page to read.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Dementia_through_all_its_stages?OpenDocument
2007-10-28 18:39:47 · answer #1 · answered by hamylett 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The beginning stages are subtle, forgetfulness ex. cant find car keys, don't remember little things, but then it becomes progressive, ex. start getting confused, put milk in the cupboard, pick up the salt and stare at it cant remember what to do with it. Not recognizing where your at. Symptoms get worse with time and no treatment. Sooner the treatment the longer you may have to prolong the symptoms. I hope this helps. Good Luck
2007-10-28 18:31:43 · answer #2 · answered by carmella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spelling errors are the first stage
2007-10-28 18:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first and most important is a curiosity about dementia itself.
2007-10-28 18:30:44 · answer #4 · answered by CarlisleGirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dint no what you mean with that kind of question
2007-10-28 18:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋