This is Stage 1 of the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS)—and it’s important to know, this is NOT dementia. This is completely normal brain function. No memory issues, no thinking changes, no concerns. ✨ If you want to understand how dementia starts, what signs to look for, and how doctors diagnose it, my Dementia 101 course is the perfect place to start. I break down the types, stages, symptoms, and diagnosis process in a simple, practical way. Plus, you’ll get downloadable tools to help track sy
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Stage 3 of the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) is when cognitive changes become noticeable. This is often diagnosed as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). At this stage, someone might: 🔹 Have trouble finding words more often. 🔹 Forget names of new people. 🔹 Lose things frequently. 🔹 Struggle to retain new information. These changes are more than normal aging but not yet dementia. 📌 If you’re wondering whether it’s MCI or early dementia, my Dementia 101 course breaks down the types, stages, sy
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Stage 4 of the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) is considered mild dementia. It’s important to watch some of my staging overview videos posted previously to better understand why these stages are important and how we can use them. It’s at this stage where the shift happens from someone being mostly independent to now needing to rely on others for daily things. This is also the stage where you may be typing “what is dementia?” Into the search bar online. You’re noticing things are really not righ
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Stage 5 of the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) is considered moderate dementia. It’s important to watch some of my staging overview videos posted previously to better understand why these stages are important and how we can use them. Because there’s a shift in the level of assistance that’s needed and the level of confusion at the same time, this stage can pose challenges for a caregiver. Especially when someone demonstrates symptoms of sundowning, it can be hard to provide them with the physic
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Stage 2 of the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) is still NOT dementia. These are normal, age-related memory changes that happen to everyone. Some examples: 🔹 Occasionally forgetting a word but remembering it later. 🔹 Misplacing objects (like keys or glasses) but eventually finding them. 🔹 Walking into a room and forgetting why—but then remembering later. These changes do not affect daily life and are not signs of dementia. 💡 If you’re unsure what’s normal aging vs. early dementia, my Dementi
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By Stage 7 of the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS), dementia is in its final stage. At this point, a person is completely dependent on others for care. Signs at this stage: 🔹 Severe difficulty swallowing. 🔹 Loss of speech (may only say a few words). 🔹 Needing full assistance with mobility and personal care. 🔹 Sleeping more and responding less to surroundings. This is when care shifts toward comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Even if they can’t communicate in words, they can still feel lo
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