Symptoms of the moderate stage of Alzheimer’s
Moderate Alzheimer’s is typically the longest stage and can last many years. People in the moderate stage of Alzheimer’s often require care and assistance.
People in this stage may:
Have increased memory loss and confusion, often forgetting events or details about their life, such as their telephone number or where they went to school.
Have growing confusion about which day of the week it is, which season they’re in and where they are.
Have poor short-term memory.
Have some difficulty recognizing friends and family.
Repeat stories, thoughts or events that are on their minds.
Have difficulty with simple math.
Need help with self-care, such as bathing, grooming, showering and using the bathroom.
Experience more personality changes, including being agitated or acting out. They may show depression, apathy or anxiety as the disease progresses.
Develop groundless suspicions about family, friends and caregivers (delusions).
Develop urinary incontinence and/or fecal (bowel) incontinence.
Have sleep disturbances.
Begin to wander from their living area.
