Aspiration risk becomes a serious problem in advanced dementia. It happens when food, liquids, or saliva go into the lungs instead of the stomach, often leading to pneumonia. In the later stages of dementia, the brain loses control over swallowing…
How Dehydration Affects Dementia Patients Dehydration happens when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. For people with dementia, this is a big problem because their brains are already struggling. Even a small amount of dehydration can make…
Dementia patients often forget to eat because the disease damages the brain areas that control memory, hunger signals, and daily routines. This forgetfulness starts in the early stages and worsens over time, leading to skipped meals and health risks like…
Loss of Appetite in Dementia Stages Dementia changes how people eat over time. In the early stages, appetite shifts can be subtle and easy to overlook. As the disease moves forward, these changes grow stronger and lead to real health…
Weight Loss in Dementia Explained People with dementia often lose weight as the disease advances. This happens because brain changes make everyday tasks like eating harder. In later stages, folks might forget to eat meals, lose interest in food, or…
Dementia changes the brain in ways that make swallowing harder for many people. It affects the parts of the brain that control how we chew, move food in the mouth, and send it safely down to the stomach.[2][3] Swallowing is…
People with dementia face a higher chance of getting infections because the condition affects their body and behavior in ways that make fighting off germs harder. This leads to common problems like urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and skin infections. One…
Dementia starts in the brain but over time reaches other parts of the body. It harms brain cells and blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients leading to problems with thinking memory movement and basic body functions like breathing and…
What Extends Life Expectancy in Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease shortens life, but certain factors can help people live longer after diagnosis. These include younger age at diagnosis, being female, good overall health, strong social support, and access to quality care. Age…
Alzheimer’s disease shortens life expectancy through a mix of disease progression and related health problems. On average, people diagnosed live three to twelve years, but this can drop to as little as three years or less in older patients due…