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Alzheimer’s progresses from the first stage of the disease (mild) to the second stage (moderate) to the final stage (severe) in a usually slow progression. The symptoms worsen with each stage and so does the required amount of care. By the time the patient is in the moderate stage he or she is requiring [...]

There is a misconception, particularly in the United States, that Alzheimer’s disease is a normal part of aging. Because of this misconception, the disease is accepted as something you will definitely face as you age, and you might as well get used to the idea. The fact is, Alzheimer’s is not unavoidable, and it is [...]