of dementiaFactsheet LP417May 2017When a person is in the later stages of dementia also known as advanced or severe dementia they are likely to be much more frail They will probably rely on others for ID: 896231
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1 The later stages of dementia Factsheet
The later stages of dementia Factsheet LP417 May 2
2 017 When a person is in the later stages
017 When a person is in the later stages of dementia
3 (also known as advanced or severe demen
(also known as advanced or severe dementia) they are
4 likely to be much more frail. They will
likely to be much more frail. They will probably rel
5 y on others for much of their care. The
y on others for much of their care. The later stages
6 can be hard to de ne and everyone
can be hard to de ne and everyone will go throu
7 gh them in their own way. loss, problems
gh them in their own way. loss, problems with communi
8 cation and daily activities, and greater
cation and daily activities, and greater changes in
9 behaviour and physical problems than in
behaviour and physical problems than in the earlier s
10 tages. Some people may not want to know
tages. Some people may not want to know what to expec
11 t in the later stages and it is importa
t in the later stages and it is important to respect
12 this. However, knowing what to expect c
this. However, knowing what to expect can help the
13 person and those supporting them to plan
person and those supporting them to plan ahead for th
14 e treatment and care they may want. Thi
e treatment and care they may want. This factsheet i
15 s for anyone supporting someone in the l
s for anyone supporting someone in the later stages.
16 It includes information on symptoms in
It includes information on symptoms in the later sta
17 ges of dementia and the care and suppor
ges of dementia and the care and support available.
18 It also includes advice on how to suppor
It also includes advice on how to support the person
19 and plan ahead for the later stages. Fo
and plan ahead for the later stages. For information
20 on end of life care see factsheet 531,
on end of life care see factsheet 531, End of life