Because the symptoms of dementia are progressive and advance over the course of seven stages, it is likely to go undiagnosed ...

The number of dementia stages varies by tool. A widely used dementia staging tool is the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS). The GDS defines seven stages of cognitive impairment: The stages of ...

All types of dementia are progressive and pass through different stages. Physical symptoms may be mild at first but can eventually severely affect a person’s movement. A 2022 scientific report ...

Most people in the later stages of dementia need total care and usually receive this in a residential facility. Some families and carers though do choose to care for the person at home. If someone ...