Dementia is a syndrome characterized by dysfunction in or loss of memory, orientation, attention, language, judgment, and reasoning. Personality changes and behavioral problems such as agitation, delusions, and hallucinations may result. “The onset of symptoms is slow and insidious, and the course of disorder is generally progressive and deteriorating” (2015).
• In what stage of Alzheimer’s disease is this client? What criteria did you use to determine this? The fact that he is exhibiting personality changes, has deteriorating grooming habits, having trouble understanding news events, having difficulty managing personal finances and has stopped attending social events and dropped out of his chess club all point to mild to moderate stage
• In what stage of Alzheimer’s disease is this client? What criteria did you use to determine this? The fact that he is exhibiting personality changes, has deteriorating grooming habits, having trouble understanding news events, having difficulty managing personal finances and has stopped attending social events and dropped out of his chess club all point to mild to moderate stage