They may forget names of their spouses. They require significant assistance with dressing, bathing properly and with the mechanics of toileting. Urinary and fecal incontinence can occur because of this. Patterns of sleep can be disturbed, personality and emotional changes occur. Delusional, suspicious, obsessive behavior, anxiety, agitation and even violent behavior may be exhibited. Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not really there) may be experienced. Epileptic fits may occur.

Stage 7 Alzheimer's Disease

This stage is described as very severe decline, late stage Alzheimer's disease. At this stage of the disease all verbal and walking abilities, ability to sit up, smile will all gradually be lost. Motor symptoms may include jerking movements and epileptic fits can occur.

At stage 7 the person with Alzheimer's will be incontinent and will be unable to do anything for themselves. They have difficulty swallowing.

More Information About Stages of Alzheimer's

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