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11 Ιουν 2024 · During this stage, your loved one may be at high risk of complications. Signs that death may be near include having more infections and losing the ability to speak, eat, move, and make facial expressions. People with end-stage dementia often die from a complication related to their dementia.
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Memory loss is the key symptom of Alzheimer's disease. Early signs include difficulty remembering recent events or conversations. But memory gets worse and other symptoms develop as the disease progresses. At first, someone with the disease may be aware of having trouble remembering things and thinking clearly.
Overview. Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. In people who have dementia, the symptoms interfere with their daily lives. Dementia isn't one specific disease.
17 Αυγ 2023 · Hands and feet may become colder and the skin may look blotchy, purplish, and mottled as a person nears. These changes happen because the heart is no longer able to pump blood as effectively to the limbs.
7 Ιουν 2023 · Alzheimer's disease begins long before any symptoms become apparent. This stage is called preclinical Alzheimer's disease. It's usually identified only in research settings.
22 Δεκ 2022 · When a dementia patient is close to dying, you may notice signs such as agitation, restlessness, moaning, and changes in breathing. Since a patient with dementia may have trouble communicating, it's important to monitor for signs of pain or discomfort.
The impact of dementia on patients, their loved ones, and their communities is far reaching, making it critical for all health care teams to recognize the signs and symptoms of early dementia and to develop effective diagnostic and management skills.