People with Alzheimer’s he a typical life expectancy of 8–10 years, but this can vary depending on their age and the type of dementia they he.
The above information comes from the Alzheimer’s Society.
Dementia is an umbrella term describing the loss of various cognitive functions, such as memory, thinking, and reasoning. Dementia occurs in stages, with the later stages lasting for around 1–2 years. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and can last more than 10 years, including the final stages.
This article examines the three stages of dementia and the life expectancy of someone who has it.