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STAGES OF or she is having memory lapses, such as forgetting familiar
words or the location of everyday objects.
alzheimer’s
disease MODERATE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (MIDDLE-STAGE)
The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease worsen over time, Moderate Alzheimer’s is typically the longest stage and
although the rate at which the disease progresses can last for many years. As the disease progresses, the person
varies. On average, a person with Alzheimer’s lives four to with Alzheimer’s will require a greater level of care.
eight years after diagnosis, but can live as long as 20 years,
depending on other factors. At this point, symptoms will be noticeable to others and
There are three different categories: mild Alzheimer’s may include:
disease, moderate Alzheimer’s disease and severe
Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. ■ Forgetfulness of events or one’s own personal history.
■ Feeling moody or withdrawn, especially in socially or
MILD ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (EARLY-STAGE) mentally challenging situations.
■ Being unable to recall their own address or telephone
In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, a person may function number or the school from which they graduated.
independently. He or she may still drive, work and be part ■ Confusion about where they are or what day it is.
of social activities. Despite this, the person may feel as if he ■ An increased risk of wandering and becoming lost.
■ Personality and behavioral changes, including
suspiciousness and delusions or compulsive, repetitive
behavior like hand-wringing or tissue shredding.
SEVERE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (LATE-STAGE)
In the final stage of this disease, individuals lose
the ability to respond to their environment, to carry on a
conversation and, eventually, to control movement. They
may still say words or phrases, but communicating pain
becomes difficult.
Serving The Lehigh Valley With Memory Support
Our goal is to create an environment that is supportive, calm and secure.
Three locations in the region offering separate,
secured memory support neighborhoods that
provide skilled nursing, personal care, therapy
and adult day services to those with Alzheimer’s
Disease and other forms of memory impairment.
This approach maximizes patient responsiveness
to therapy and nursing care.
For more information or to schedule a tour contact us at…
Easton, PA Bethlehem, PA Allentown, PA
www.eastonhome.org www.kirklandvillage.org www.wmvallentown.org
610-250-5000 610-691-4500 610-782-8390
It is our policy to admit residents withoutregard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, religious creed, handicap or disability.
words or the location of everyday objects.
alzheimer’s
disease MODERATE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (MIDDLE-STAGE)
The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease worsen over time, Moderate Alzheimer’s is typically the longest stage and
although the rate at which the disease progresses can last for many years. As the disease progresses, the person
varies. On average, a person with Alzheimer’s lives four to with Alzheimer’s will require a greater level of care.
eight years after diagnosis, but can live as long as 20 years,
depending on other factors. At this point, symptoms will be noticeable to others and
There are three different categories: mild Alzheimer’s may include:
disease, moderate Alzheimer’s disease and severe
Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. ■ Forgetfulness of events or one’s own personal history.
■ Feeling moody or withdrawn, especially in socially or
MILD ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (EARLY-STAGE) mentally challenging situations.
■ Being unable to recall their own address or telephone
In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, a person may function number or the school from which they graduated.
independently. He or she may still drive, work and be part ■ Confusion about where they are or what day it is.
of social activities. Despite this, the person may feel as if he ■ An increased risk of wandering and becoming lost.
■ Personality and behavioral changes, including
suspiciousness and delusions or compulsive, repetitive
behavior like hand-wringing or tissue shredding.
SEVERE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (LATE-STAGE)
In the final stage of this disease, individuals lose
the ability to respond to their environment, to carry on a
conversation and, eventually, to control movement. They
may still say words or phrases, but communicating pain
becomes difficult.
Serving The Lehigh Valley With Memory Support
Our goal is to create an environment that is supportive, calm and secure.
Three locations in the region offering separate,
secured memory support neighborhoods that
provide skilled nursing, personal care, therapy
and adult day services to those with Alzheimer’s
Disease and other forms of memory impairment.
This approach maximizes patient responsiveness
to therapy and nursing care.
For more information or to schedule a tour contact us at…
Easton, PA Bethlehem, PA Allentown, PA
www.eastonhome.org www.kirklandvillage.org www.wmvallentown.org
610-250-5000 610-691-4500 610-782-8390
It is our policy to admit residents withoutregard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, religious creed, handicap or disability.
