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Seven Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

Christine Kennard
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Christine has many years of experience in private and public sector...

Christine Kennard

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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Several models have been developed that describe the progressive worsening of symptoms and the loss of function of Alzheimer's disease. One of the most commonly used is the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) developed by B Reisberg and colleagues. It is used to answer some of the most frequently asked ...
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    Carol Bradley Bursack
    Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 08:21 AM

    Hi Christine,

    I am asked about these stages so often, it's nice to have this concise post to link back to. Thanks for this really useful information.

    Carol

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    Christine Kennard
    Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 03:39 PM

    Thanks for all your very kind comments Carol.

    Reply
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