Dementia, aka. Alzheimer’s disease typically progresses slowly in three general stages: early, middle and late (sometimes referred to as mild, moderate and severe in a medical context).

The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease cannot be treated or corrected and worsen over time, although the rate at which the disease progresses varies. On average, a person with Alzheimer’s lives four to eight years after diagnosis, but can live as long as 20 years, depending on other factors. Changes in the brain related to Alzheimer’s begin years before any signs of the disease. This time period, which can last for years, is referred to as preclinical Alzheimer’s disease….

Middle-stage Alzheimer’s (moderate) This is where president Biden is right now, although how long he’s been in this stage is unknown,.. or known and kept secret.

Middle-stage Alzheimer’s is typically the longest stage and can last for many years. As the disease progresses, the person with Alzheimer’s will require a greater level of care.

During the middle stage of Alzheimer’s, the dementia symptoms are more pronounced. the person may confuse words, get frustrated or angry, and act in unexpected ways, such as refusing to bathe. Damage to nerve cells in the brain can also make it difficult for the person to express thoughts and perform routine tasks without assistance. This is why Joe gets a lot of help from Jill who does not have Alzheimer’s like Joe.

Symptoms, which vary from person to person, may include:

  • Being forgetful of events or personal history…. Biden forgot the name of The Pentagon.

  • ​Feeling moody or withdrawn, especially in socially or mentally challenging situations. Jop has snapped at reporters.

  • Being unable to recall information about themselves like their address or telephone number, and the high school or college they attended.

  • Experiencing confusion about where they are or what day it is.

  • Requiring help choosing proper clothing for the season or the occasion.

  • Having trouble controlling their bladder and bowels.

  • Experiencing changes in sleep patterns, such as sleeping during the day and becoming restless at night.

  • Showing an increased tendency to wander and become lost.

  • Demonstrating personality and behavioral changes, including suspiciousness and delusions or compulsive, repetitive behavior like hand-wringing or tissue shredding.

In the middle stage, the person living with Alzheimer’s can still participate in daily activities with assistance. This is, unfortunately, where Biden is right now. America is in trouble. We don’t know who’s making the decisions. We don’t know what decisions have been made by others. This is very wrong and very unethical.

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