Later Alzheimer disease stages




Communication levels take a backseat in later Alzheimer disease stages. Now, they are unable to express anything and feel helpless, dejected, depressed and lost. Although they realize that something is wrong with their minds, they are unable to decipher any actual reason. Alzheimer’s patients now become angry quickly and often accuse you of not listening properly. They become more forgetful and are unable to retain anything told to them.


This is a very tender stage and need expert handling. A loving and endearing smile accompanied by gentle touches of your hands are the best communicational techniques.


You need to talk to them in reassuring tones, even if they are unable to reply you. Do not enter into any arguments. Keep your frustration levels in control. You cannot vent out your anger or irritation, as they are unable to understand your helplessness. Later Alzheimer disease stages completely disrupts the functioning of their brain and other cognitive abilities.


Advanced or Last Stages

In this stage, Alzheimer’s disease destroys brain functions. Patients can, at best, sometimes repeat something told to them, but keep on repeating the same things unrelentingly at other times.
As a caregiver, try your best to communicate that you love and care for them. You can relive memories of earlier days and various other happier events. Best gifts could be family photo albums, films and discussions about such mementos.


Try to keep everything on a humorous level, without going into finer details. Do not keep them away from discussions on other topics. It is better to talk to them on their terms rather than trying to bring, or force, Alzheimer’s patients to your level of understanding. This improves communication levels and ensures peace and safety of Alzheimer’s patients as long as they are alive.



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