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When should a person with Alzheimer's have assistance?

My grandfather has Alzheimer's disease. Recently he got lost just a few blocks from home and had to call for help. When should a person with Alzheimer's have assistance?

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When they have difficulty with performing their daily activities.
All time.
Right away they need to learn the future
Recent memory declines very fast, and it’s really dangerous: getting lost, leaving food on the stove, running water, etc., so probably needs assistance ASAP.
A good source to start with is.
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/diagnosis/why-get-checked