Symptoms

 Some common symptoms of Alzheimer’s are **memory loss**, **problems paying attention**, **confusion**,

**unexplained mood swings**, **talking difficulties and changes in personality**. Symptoms also

include daily living difficulties living driving, finding the right words and following instruction. As the

AHAF organization said, people on average live 8 to 10 years after diagnosis of Alzheimer’s but it can

last up to 20 years.  **__Stage 1(Mild):__** Can last between 2 to 4 years and those with the disease have less energy, some memory loss and are slow to learning or reacting to things. Examples of this stage include getting lost when walking, repeating questions and conversations, losing and misplacing things and at times taking longer finishing daily tasks like brushing teeth or eating. **__Stage 2:__** Lasts 2 to 10 years and at this stage the disease is more visible because the person needs some help doing things. This person is more familiar with their problems and has trouble recognizing familiar faces. **__Stage 3:__** This is the final stage and last 1 to 3 years. Whoever is at this stage lose the ability to talk, recognize people and feed themselves. They also have bladder and bowel control problems and can contract other diseases too.