This is when a medical professional is needed to confirm a dementia diagnosis. At this stage, family members can also glean a better understanding of what they'll need to do to help their loved one.

All types of dementia are progressive and pass through different stages. Physical symptoms may be mild at first but can eventually severely affect a person’s movement. A 2022 scientific report ...

Most people in the later stages of dementia need total care and usually receive this in a residential facility. Some families and carers though do choose to care for the person at home. If someone ...

early-stage vascular dementia often involves difficulty with: Memory (problems recalling recent events, often mild) Language (speech may become less fluent, for instance) Visuospatial skills ...

Dementia brings many challenges, particularly when people reach the later stages of the condition. People can become frail and may struggle with communication, eating and mobility. It can be helpful ...

"By pooling information from available publications, we were able to establish a cognitive profile that can differentiate DLB from Alzheimer's before the dementia stage hits, which could better ...