In the later stages of dementia, a person can become increasingly dependent on you and others for care. Knowing what to expect can really help you both prepare.  Hopefully this article will be able to shed some light on the situation so that you can both plan accordingly. 

If the person with dementia has set up an advance statement, advance decision or Lasting Power of Attorney then they will be reassured that their wishes and preferences are known. Ensure that  every effort will be made to care for them in the way that they want to be cared for. 

The person you care for may have severe memory loss. They may fail to recognise those closest to them and have increased problems with understanding and communicating. They may also loose weight, become incontinent, lose their ability to walk and behave is unusual ways. 

End of life care

Everyone is affected differently by dementia, just as the first signs of dementia are not all the same, the last aren't either. 

The person you care for may be affected differently than above, this is just to give you an overview of what might happen. Caring for someone in the later stages of dementia can be very difficult. But with support from family and friends and also health and social care professionals it can be done.  

We hope this article has given you an insight into what can happen in the later stages of dementia. If you have found this article useful then please explore our website further for more information about dementia and caring for people with dementia.