They show problems planning and organizing task in social or work environment. The lack of memory and incoordination on thought are noticed by closed families and friends (Seyun, 2015).
During the moderate or middle stage patients who are suffering from Alzheimer need a high level of care and assistant to perform daily living tasks, such as choosing proper clothing for the season, weather, and occasion (Reed, 2014). This stage is the longest and patients become angry easier about their severe cognitive issues (Reed, 2014). They start forgetting their spouse and children's name, and need assistance going the restroom. At this point the condition symptoms are noticeable for others (Hartman et al., 1999). In the final stage of this condition, patients will encourage problem controlling movements, and inability to respond to environment (Hartman et al., 1999). The cognitive affection at this point is severe and the patient is going to require assistance when feeding, and undergoing other daily personal care. They begging presenting rigidity in muscle and they lose the ability to walk and sit by themselves (Hartman et al., 1999).
Occupational therapy assessment in Alzheimer's disease focus on helping patients in activities of daily living and in cognitive, motor and sensory skills (Reed, 2014). Although full recovery of cognitive performance is not probable, the affected person may demonstrate improvement on function through compensatory and adaptive devises. Also the area of leisure is assessed using interesting and enjoyable activities for the patient. Because control of movement is impaired, sensorimotor is assessed to maintain fine and gross motor abilities. Occupational therapy intervention include social participation, psychosocial, and environment evaluation to safety purposes (Reed, 2014). Individuals with Alzheimer's disease present problems carrying out activities of daily living, and performing self-care independently (Reed, 2014).
