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In the middle stage of dementia, symptoms become more noticeable and the person will need more support in managing daily life. This stage of dementia is often the longest. On average it lasts about two to four years.
People with later-stage dementia will eventually need full-time care and support with daily living and personal care, such as eating, washing and dressing. Whatever kind of dementia a person has, their life expectancy is on average lower.
Although no current medications stop, slow down or reverse dementia, some can temporarily help a person with their memory and thinking.
In the early stages of dementia, a person’s symptoms are often relatively mild and not always easy to notice. Common early-stage symptoms include problems with memory, speed of thought, language or perception.
It’s important not to stop taking a medication without speaking to a doctor first, as this may make dementia symptoms worse.
Symptoms of DLB include having difficulties staying focused, experiencing delusions, and having problems with movement and sleep.
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