However, in late-stage Alzheimer’s disease, the disease begins to considerably affect parts of the brain that control bodily systems, such as motor coordination, bowel, and bladder function, and even breathing. The late stage of Alzheimer’s usually requires rigorous, around-the-clock care, and it can last from several weeks to several years.
Late-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms The symptoms of late-stage Alzheimer’s disease often include:
Increased susceptibility to infections, including skin infections Difficulty walking and moving, eventually resulting in the person becoming chair-bound or bed-bound Loss of the ability to communicate through words Groaning, grunting, moaning Difficulty swallowing and eating Weight loss Total incontinence of bowel and bladder, requiring full-time assistance with toileting and hygiene Increased sleeping Eventual inability to sit up or hold up one’s head Loss of facial expressions, including the ability to smile Seizures...