What are the different stages of dementia? The 3 stage and 7 stage models explained

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im 10 and my 80r old dad is suffering from it he is my best freind i have nothing else in life pls pray for him god bless you

Thank you Dr. My husband was 54 when he was diagnosed with dementia, he is 63,the first years were so difficult for me, now he doesn't talk, but he is able to walk with, he eats, but I noticed that he is having problems whe he drinks water, but I try not to think in what stage he is, today when I saw the video tears came to my face, because I know what stage he is, I pray to my heavenly Father, that don't let him suffer more. May the God bless and give strength to all the caregivers who take care of a love one.🤗

I took care of my Mother from beginning to the end. She lasted 6 years. It’s was very hard but I’m honored to be able to be there for her.

I'm helping care for my 62 year-old ex-wife with Frontotemporal dementia, and I'm finding your videos very helpful. Thanks for what you're doing here.

My mom's dementia was first recognised at the moderate stage when she started hiding things because she did not know me. A lot of my caring was trial and error as I knew nothing about the condition. I found that it was easiest to enter into her view of the world, and not stress us both by trying to put her right about things. Distraction was a useful tool - for example, if she was up through the night and wanted to go out, "well, what about a cup of tea first?" After the tea, she would go back to bed content.

Dear Doctor, I am caring for mom (91) and never worked with dementia before. I was shocked to find that I was doing everything wrong with her. Fortunately I found your series and they have truly been helpful. Thank you.

My 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏to everyone with dementia and the people that takes care of them

How about tip number 4: Stop haranguing and harassing them with - Do you know who this is? Do you remember Uncle Bruce? Do you know me? Do you, do you, do you...??? It may make a difference to you, but it only stresses them out, because they probably don't remember, and your insistence tells them they should. Let them be calm and content and happy in their "new" world. Let them know you as a "new" friend. After all, you are not the one dying. Love them and keep them safe. That's all they need now on their last journey.

Just discovered these videos tonight thanks to my uncle. Thank you.

My Dad has vascular dementia and is in Stage 7. He is getting weaker. I pray that this stage does not last long for him as I would hate to see him suffer. We have been taking care of him at home and it is a labor of love. Thank you for doing these videos. My sister and I are nurses so we have much experience in this matter. Nonetheless, it is difficult and my heart goes out to the many families and caregivers that are helping their loved ones transition from this one to the next. God bless and keep up the great work.

I'm a senior and it's really sad to hear stories like this I'm grateful God has given me a sound strong mind as I get over and I would wish and pray that for others as well! 😊🙏😀

I'm 48, and seeing dementia specialist. This video has frightened the life out of me

Patience and Love is what we need from everybody.

Thank you for this video, very informative. I care for my mom 85, moderate 5-6. Very difficult no one to help, all my siblings have passed away already. God give me the Grace I need.

My mom has dementia and is at 90 getting worse since having covid, breaking her leg, going to rehab, back in hospital for UTI, back to rehab now back in her Assistive Living place with a one on one caregiver. My husband had a stroke on the right side and memory he is worse than my 90 year old mother. He is at home with me. Boy I could go on and on. Just found you so I subscribed. Topic and the lingering effects.

i am watching from Nepal n my father is suffering from 3rd stage of dementia just pray for him god bless for him

I just lost my mom October 29th from Alzheimer’s/ dementia related falls.. I will miss her and love her forever

Reading the comments is as helpful as the video. Thank you, everyone!

Excellent video, thank you. A friend who worked as a nurse in a dementia ward said that dementia is not when you lose your car keys & have to try hard to remember where you put them. Dementia is when you find your car keys & wonder what the hell they're used for. Great analogy, I thought.