Stage 4: Moderate Cognitive Decline (Which Signifies Mild or Early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease). Progression of Early Symptoms
Careful interviews reveal an obvious decline in the following:
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Loss of knowledge about recent events
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Difficult to solve difficult mental arithmetic (e.g., subtracting 7 from 100)
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Poor ability to carry out little complex tasks such as marketing, inviting customers to plan dinners, clearing, managing payments, etc.
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Decreased memory of one’s upbringing
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Patients become withdrawn, usually in sociable or mentally difficult situations
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Difficulty in paying the correct amount at stores
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Difficulty in choosing cooking and menus [4]