Commonly known as “The 7 Stages Of Alzheimer’s”, this benchmarking system is used to measure the effects of dementia on an individual.
These are as follows:
No impairment – Dementia isn’t detectable and there are no memory problems
Very mild decline – The individual may experience very minor memory problems
Mild decline – Cognitive problems are noticeable
Moderate decline – Clear cut symptoms of dementia are apparent
Moderately severe decline – Additional assistance is required with most day-to-day tasks
Severe decline – The individual requires constant supervision and professional care
Very severe decline – The individual loses the ability to communicate or respond to their environment