How does Stage 2 of Alzheimer's disease generally manifest in individuals?

Stage 2 of Alzheimer's disease typically involves mild cognitive impairment that becomes more apparent to the individual and those around them. During this stage, individuals may start experiencing noticeable memory lapses, such as forgetting recent events or conversations. This might include difficulties with recalling names or misplacing items, even if they can still generally function in daily life.

The manifestation of memory issues at this stage is less severe compared to later stages and does not typically involve the inability to recognize familiar people, which usually occurs in more advanced stages. While individuals in this stage may forget details such as their address from time to time, it is not as characteristic a symptom as the general memory lapses. Requiring maximum assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) is more indicative of later stages, as individuals retain their independence during early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s. Thus, experiencing memory lapses accurately describes how Stage 2 commonly manifests.