Why Does Dementia Cause Death?

Why does dementia cause death? There are several different ways. Alzheimer's is a deposition of protein, and it's a slow decline over four to seven years. But during that time, your safety awareness decreases. Your body awareness decreases. So someone who has more moderate dementia or advanced dementia, if they get pneumonia, they have a 25% chance of dying. Or if your safety awareness is worse, then you're more likely to fall. You break a hip or you hit your head, you're more likely to die.

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