Early stage
At this stage, it may not seem that a person has dementia. They may:
- become more forgetful
- lose track of time
- feel lost in familiar locations
Middle stage
At this stage, the symptoms become more noticeable and include:
- forgetting names and recent events
- feeling lost when at home
- difficulty communicating
- behavioral changes
- repeatedly asking questions
- needing help with personal care
Late stage
At this stage, a person needs full-time assistance, as the impact of the symptoms typically becomes more severe. The person may:
- be unaware of where they are
- be unaware of time
- have difficulty recognizing loved ones
- find it hard to walk
- experience behavioral changes, which may include aggression
