Moderate Alzheimer's Dementia (AD) Symptoms
Eventually, AD spreads to more regions of the brain. Family and friends may recognize changes in in their loved-one's thinking and behavior before they do. As the disease progresses, you may recognize telltale symptoms begin to manifest such as confusion and a shorter attention span. As more brain cells die, signs of moderate AD manifest, which may include:
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Problems recognizing friends and family members
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Difficulty with language and problems with reading, writing, or working with numbers
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Difficulty organizing thoughts and thinking logically
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Inability to learn new tasks or to cope with new or unexpected situations
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Inappropriate outbursts of anger
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Perceptual-motor problems, such as trouble getting out of a chair or setting the table
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Repetitive statements or movement, and occasional muscle twitches
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Hallucinations, delusions, suspiciousness or paranoia, and irritability
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Loss of impulse control, such as undressing at inappropriate times or places or using vulgar language
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Exacerbation of behavioral symptoms, such as restlessness, agitation, anxiety, tearfulness, and wandering — especially in the late afternoon or evening — called “sundowning”