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Dear Friend,

Alzheimer's typically progresses in three stages: early,
middle and late (sometimes referred to as mild, moderate and severe in
a medical context). However, Alzheimer's affects people in different
ways, and each person may experience dementia symptoms - or
progress through the stages - differently.

The Stages of Alzheimer's

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Early-stage Alzheimer's (mild):

A person may function independently at this stage. They may
still drive, work and socialize. However, the person may experience
memory lapses, such as forgetting familiar words or the location of
everyday objects.

Symptoms may not be widely apparent at
this stage, but family and close friends may take notice and a doctor
would be able to identify symptoms using certain diagnostic tools.

Some people with early-stage
Alzheimer's may be eligible to receive U.S. Food and Drug
Administration-approved treatments that can change the course of
disease progression.

Middle-stage Alzheimer's
(moderate):

Typically the longest stage, middle-stage Alzheimer's can last
for many years. As the disease progresses and the symptoms become more
pronounced, the person living with Alzheimer's will require a greater
level of care. Damage to nerve cells in the brain can also make it
difficult for the person to express thoughts and perform routine tasks
without assistance.

In this stage, the person living with
Alzheimer's can still participate in daily activities with
assistance.

Late-stage Alzheimer's (severe):

In the final stage of the disease, dementia symptoms are
severe. Individuals lose the ability to respond to their environment,
to carry on a conversation and, eventually, to control movement. They
may still say words or phrases, but communicating pain becomes
difficult. As memory and cognitive skills continue to worsen,
significant personality changes may take place, requiring individuals
to need extensive care.

While someone living with Alzheimer's
may not be able to initiate much engagement during the late stage,
they can still benefit from interaction in ways that are appropriate,
like listening to relaxing music or receiving reassurance through
gentle touch.

We want you to have all the facts on Alzheimer's and all other
dementia. The Alzheimer's Association provides education and resources
on everything around the science of Alzheimer's, in addition to our
work accelerating research and providing care and support. You can
find more at alz.org

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If you or your family needs support,
the Alzheimer's Association is here for you. For more resources and
information on care and support, visit alz.org/Help-Support or call
our free 24/7 Helpline
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(800.272.3900).

Wishing you the best today and every
day.

Take care.

Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D.

Chief Science Officer and Medical
Affairs Lead

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for supporting our mission to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all
other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk
reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and
support. Will you help further our mission by making your first gift
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Your donation will strengthen our efforts
to advance Alzheimer's care, support and research. From face-to-face
support to online education programs and promising global research
initiatives, your gift makes a difference in the lives of all those
affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias in your community and
across the world. Thank you for your continued support.

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N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601

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