M.E. is a 66-year-old woman who has a 2-year history of progressive forgetfulness. After a neurologic evaluation, M.E. was diagnosed as having Alzheimer disease (AD). She is no longer able to care for herself, has become increasingly depressed and paranoid, and recently started a fire in the kitchen. Her husband and children have come to the Alzheimer unit at your extended care facility to seek information about AD and discuss the possibility of placement for M.E. You assure the family that you have experience dealing with the questions and concerns of most people in their situation.

After asking the family to describe M.E.'s behavior, you determine that she is in stage 2 of Alzheimer's three stages. Describe common signs and symptoms for each stage of the disease.

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Alzheimers disease AD is a severe neurodegenerative disorder which includes the cognitive skill impairment continuous memory loss and finally death A ... View the full answer