What do dementia stages mean? This is episode 1 of the highly requested dementia explained series. When someone says my person with dementia is at stage 4 or 5 or whatever, they are talking about the Global Deterioration Scale. Think of it like a roadmap or a framework you can use to get an idea of how far progressed your person with dementia is into Alzheimer’s specifically. Stage 1: No cognitive decline. Normal memory and thinking. Stage 2: Very mild cognitive decline (age-related forgetfulnes

10K views · 124 reactions | Worried about a parent showing early dementia signs? Repeating stories can be a subtle indicator, but it's a fine line. Look for confusion with money or changes in ingrained habits, like cutting a pie in odd ways. Neurological tests can provide answers. Have you noticed these signs? #dementia #alzheimers #memoryloss #eldercare #neurology #health | I'm Betty | Facebook