Mental Abilities
A person's ability to understand, think, remember, and communicate will be affected. The ability to make decisions will be reduced. Simple tasks that have been performed for years will become more difficult or be forgotten. Confusion and memory loss, initially for recent events and eventually for long-term events, will occur. The ability to find the right words and follow a conversation will be affected.
Emotions and Moods
A person may appear uninterested and apathetic, and may quickly lose interest in the hobbies they previously enjoyed. The ability to control mood and emotion may be lost. Some individuals are less expressive and are more withdrawn. However, it is now becoming clear that a person even in the later stages of the disease may continue to feel joy, anger, fear, love and sadness.
Behaviour
Changes will develop in the way the person reacts to his or her environment. These actions may seem out of character for the person. Some common reactions include repeating the same action or words, hiding possessions, physical outbursts and restlessness.
Physical Abilities
The disease can affect a person's physical coordination and mobility, leading to a gradual physical decline. This will affect the person's ability to perform day-to-day tasks such as eating, bathing, and getting dressed. |
