Do People Die of Dementia?

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Do People Die of Dementia? | Dr. Marc

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Dementia Q&A is here to answer your questions about dementia in under 5 minutes, without a lot of medical jargon, and always based on evidence and best practice when it’s available. I’m Dr. Marc, a board certified internist and geriatrician in Louisville, Kentucky. I’m asked so many questions about memory, dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease all the time by friends, co-workers, family and sometimes strangers when they find out what I do for a living. How dementia is diagnosed, treated, how it can be avoided or delayed, how to care for a loved one who has memory issues, what new technologies can help, and many more. Thanks for watching, for subscribing, and for caring about dementia and those who endure it every day.
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@jeanmsmith6848 2 жыл бұрын

I've been caring for my dad for years. He was diagnosed with dementia approx 4 years ago and one of the hardest things about this cruel disease was watching this educated, humorous man slowly whither away... when he was still able to grasp those brief moments of utter clarity, the realization he was no longer in control of his bodily functions, dressing himself, personal hygiene,or being able to communicate,all those little things were gone forever-the pain in his eyes shattered my heart in a gazillion pieces. There was nothing I could do but hug him when he cried. He passed away in my arms 3 weeks ago today. After watching these videos,I am finally starting to accept the fact that it was just his time to go. Thank you for reading my short novel 😌

@picklevamp 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so very sorry you lost your dad. I cried reading your comment...I am also going through the same pain. My mother has dementia & it is so heartwrenching. My condolences to you & your family...may your father rest in peace

@jackfrosty4674 2 жыл бұрын

5 years get over grief is average. Five stages of loss. First denial, then sadness disguised as anger, then bargaining, then ?, then acceptance.

@jackfrosty4674 2 жыл бұрын

normal for first year to cry and stare at wall. Just cry it out. Second year better but bad, just not as bad. Then third year better and by fifth a sad loss to live with.

@blairbrownie1223 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry 😞. You were a wonderful daughter; faithful and loyal. God bless you

@jeanmsmith6848 2 жыл бұрын

@@picklevamp hang in there,pickle! I send you all my love and strength to make it through each day. I know I had some days when I wanted to just say forget this,I cannot do this anymore but I did and I would do it again and again if I had to. Looking back now, I'm SO glad I DID have the opportunity to spend time with my dad that I otherwise wouldn't been able to. I lived in a different state from my parents for 30 years and I missed out on countless family events. Moving back "home"gave me an amazing opportunity to get to know them in ways I never thought possible,knowing them as people rather than parents. Having someone outside of your home to vent to is a huge help too!

@e.j.thomas9994 2 жыл бұрын

My mum was diagnosed with vascular dement in in January 2019. She passed on boxing day night 2021, in my arms. She was my world. She couldn't eat or drink anything for the last 5 days of her life. Mum was skin and bones by the time she passed. (Aged 76.) She was also bleeding from both her rectum and her mouth on that final evening. Me and my dad, cared for mum at home, and we had care nurses come to help us 3 times each day. I have ADHD & autism. My mum was my champion and my one steady link between these 2 conditions and the outside world. It's been 5 months and 1 week since mum passed. I still feel totally lost.

@DementiaSpring Жыл бұрын

Am so sorry for your loss EJ, and sorry also for taking so long to reply. I do hope both you and your Dad are coping ok after all this time. She was lucky to have you both over those difficult years. So many of my friends and families I care for describe these journeys, you are not alone! -Dr. Marc

@nenaenriquez3480 4 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss 🙏... I was just diagnosed with senile dementia. I'm 72. Hurts me more to see my beloved only son and beloved sister crying with impotence ... shocking for me too of course but I've been so lucky to have seen deceased Mom, cousins, grandma, aunts in a dream sooo happy in Heaven ... whenever my time comes I'm ready!! We all have to die sooner or later it's OK. Writing up short stories for my precious granddaughter. She'll choose like all of us her own path. Blessings ❤

@Crystalquartz964 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. My mother died 2 days ago, age 95 from the effects of Alzheimer's. She had stopped eating, she had lost her speech and had a bowel blockage. She was in pain but could not articulate it. Shecwas given morphine and died in 20 minutes. Rest in peace Mum, I love you

@moonlightj0y Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. 🙏

@ITSLD69 Жыл бұрын

Rest in peace, sorry for your loss. 😢

@Roastpeef 10 ай бұрын

May she rest in peace, and i hope you can find the strength to get through this. I feel this to my heart

@lindavezina6224 Жыл бұрын

For me it's like a form of cancer. My dad had vascular dementia. It was horrible. His weight was around 80pds.he couldn't swallow or eat because of the mini strokes. Believe me he suffered hell. In the last hours he knew all of us.He wouldn't leave my mother's hand go.The fear in his eyes 😢was horrible. A man that didn't have a mean bone in his body or ever spoke one mean word against anyone. He surely didn't deserve this one bit.😢

@elizabethsytsema9773 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. My brother had dementia, diagnosed about 3 years ago He passed away this past Monday. Gut wrenching and heart breaking. He couldn't talk or walk, eating was so difficult. We could not help him but tried so hard. We are all rather in shock. How could this happen so quickly? He went downhill so fast the past 6 months. A horrible disease!

@sonyakayoftheusa2191 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am a nurse but I feel so helpless watching my mom's decline.

@dr.ghillie 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you.

@aaronblubber2437 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your struggles Sonya. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and be with you and keep eternal love in your heart forever and ever ❤️

@e.j.thomas9994 2 жыл бұрын

join the club!

@firecrackerberry7833 2 жыл бұрын

Same boat, it's so different when it's your own family even though we care for them exactly the same. It's hard but sending gentle virtual hugs x

@dancollins5478 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation Dr. Marc. Thanks! My mom started to slow down about a year ago at age 78 - forgetting little details mostly. Before and during that diagnosis, she had many, many falls -most not serious but some with head trauma, 2 broken noses, etc. and a loose diagnosis of parkinson's. We literally went to Disney last April and she was fine. After that, she had a really bad fall, went to rehab and has never been the same. She kind of lost her marbles in rehab which was mainly attributed to UTI's but she has never recovered to where she was. She is now in memory care with round the clock care. I can't for the life of me get an answer as to why the precipitous falloff. My take is the head trauma caused something to go haywire with her brain and the parkinson's just exacerbated the issue. Akin to Muhammad Ali's issues. So frustrating to witness. My prayers to everyone who is going through this. It's a cruel disease.

@timhogue6680 3 жыл бұрын

Great info Dr. Marc, thank you, I care for my dad, he is in advanced stage and is 95 yrs. old. He was diagnosed 6 yrs. ago, I’ve been caring for him for 3 yrs. now. He’s not bed bound yet so that’s a good thing...... but his care is total... every need. I’m a new subscriber so thank you

@jackfrosty4674 2 жыл бұрын

not easy. Be sure have it in writing legally what he promised you for doing all you have done for him and put your life on hold.

@girlpower4589 2 жыл бұрын

Dementia is an awful disease to have. I pray for the ones who have it.

@leilanijones-tollefsen6420 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining about people dying from dementia. Learned so much from watching your videos. Appreciate it.

@untitle161 Жыл бұрын

My dad is 86 years old. He has dementia. He’s probably been having that since 2018, but got dianoised with it in 2020.

@bethcriger3067 2 жыл бұрын

I listen to all of your videos on this disease. My husband is soon to be 89 and I can go back to the 90s and see changes in him that I questioned quietly to myself. Now, since 2010 I have cared for him full scale 24/7. He walks with a walker, falls a lot, and has HC Leukemia, under control prostate cancer, heart disease, and Lewey Body Dementia. Still, he is very healthy in that he does not get colds, etc., eats and sleeps well although he also has narcolepsy. His dementia is challenging as he is very delusional with sundowners and the earlier to bed for him gives me relief. I have often wondered if this is something from which he will die or a combination of diseases. My motto is "onward and upward" even while some days are difficult. I continue to look for hope and answers through these types of videos. Thank you!

@teresalee1832 Жыл бұрын

My mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2018. She's in the last stage of dementia. She's bedridden and unable to talk. She was put on tube feeding after her second stroke last year which paralyzed her left arm and leg. Recently she threw up milk with blood, an indication of the feeding tube scraping her stomach lining. We were told by the hospital that if this keeps recurring, she will keep losing blood either by mouth or through her bowels. The loss of blood might trigger a third stroke or a heart attack. We were asked whether we want her feeding tube to be removed. But we have opted not to remove it as were guided by our church that the tube should only be removed when death is imminent. My mum is still able to open her eyes and nod her head when we ask her "how are you" but usually she is asleep. Does this mean she is likely to eventually die from a stroke or heart attack according to the prognosis? So far she has not vomited blood again since the first time nearly a month ago.

@juanitatolmay5783 2 жыл бұрын

My mom passed away within 1 month of diagnosis. She went from walking and talking one month to gone the next.

@DementiaSpring Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear about that Juanita, thanks for watching and I hope you and your family are doing ok this many months later.

@Ethernet480 Жыл бұрын

Wow that is terrible. Really sorry to hear about that.

@b.bernal6151 10 ай бұрын

That’s what happened to my mom. I never thought the decline could be so quick, but I guess it’s better then being bedridden for years.

@JesusOurKing 2 жыл бұрын

Humbly said, thanks 👏

@BronxLockPicker60Rodriguez Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Doctor!

@aliciacatherineegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this helpful information.

@DementiaSpring Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alicia for watching, glad it it was a little bit helpful. -Dr. Marc

@mojojeinxs9960 Жыл бұрын

IF a quick dementia death was possible it would be a mercy.

@teresalee1832 Жыл бұрын

My mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2018. She's now bedridden, unable to talk and on tube feeding. The prognosis is that if she keeps vomiting milk with blood or passing blood through her bowels, the loss of blood would likely trigger a heart attack or a stroke. It's the feeding tube scraping her stomach lining that caused her to vomit blood once, a month ago. We were asked whether we want the tube to be removed but we opted against it because we were guided by our church that the tube should be removed only when death is imminent. My mum is still able to open her eyes and nod her head when asked "how are you?" which to us indicates that death is not imminent. We are praying for her to pass away peacefully in her sleep. What are the chances of this happening, instead of her dying according to the prognosis?

@krizgree 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@halo2bullseye922 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video!

@chrishanke9523 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Completely clears it up for me.

@lauralaplace9945 6 ай бұрын

So Sorry for all .

@cynellekhentannvasquez8219 3 жыл бұрын

It was just two years ago that my gradma was diagnosed with dementia. Just 8 months ago shes been totally dependent in taking care of herself. she cant walk. She cant eat on her own. Why did this happen so quickly? What can we do to help her?

@confused3995 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds terrible. I hope you found some sort of help.

@jackfrosty4674 2 жыл бұрын

hospice can ease the pain and the passing. Medicare pays most.

@rachellozano5960 Жыл бұрын

Cynelle the best thing is great nutrition & lots of love

@charlenepoindexter3855 2 жыл бұрын

Your information was quite helpful

@earlhaywood4372 3 жыл бұрын

My God have mercy.

@lindavezina6224 Жыл бұрын

I understand 😢your pain ❤

@dontworrydes5365 3 жыл бұрын

My grandmother died after like 2 month of being diagnosed

@dr.seytan4310 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no :( rip

@mccallumcra 3 жыл бұрын

My mom is dieing of this stupid brain disease this week I think. She can't swallow properly anymore. A year ago she was fine. It's a step down disorder that is hard to watch.

@confused3995 3 жыл бұрын

God that's horrible. I can't imagine how difficult this must be for you. Stay strong.

@jackfrosty4674 2 жыл бұрын

Hospice makes it easier. Medicare can pay. Talk to doctor. Last six months. In and out of hospital hospice.

@southcoaster4135 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful 👍

@Pulapaws 2 жыл бұрын

It depends some people never get pass stage 1 and 2 like my friend. We make her use her mind by giving her puzzle games and not sitting watching tv all day and having her walk. She is 85 now she may dead of old age before the disease itself take her. I have seen case will it take people beyond fast less than a year. I guess it like cancer with some people everybody story is different.

@janetfishwick8887 2 жыл бұрын

My 94 year old mother has stage 4-5 Alzheimers and lives on her own. She was diagnosed in 2014 and her decline over the years has been hard to deal with. Mother is stubborn, non compliant,in denial and refuses most offers of help despite having carers twice a day who deal with medication, meals and light household tasks. Her appetite is decreasing weekly and she can no longer use her oven, hob or microwave. Mother is in need of residential care but in her present state, refuses to consider this option. We, her family have to deal with her daily confusion, anxiety and obsessions which add to our stress and desire for her to be re- homed.

@cryptotraderaditya8372 2 жыл бұрын

Is she alive?

@janetfishwick8887 2 жыл бұрын

@@cryptotraderaditya8372 Yes She is. and even more of a cause for concern with her decreasing mobility issues.

@petehobbs1765 2 жыл бұрын

What causes someone with vascular dementia to belive things are happening when they're not and seeing things that are not there thank you ,

@Me-zj4fd Жыл бұрын

One death is a tragedy, and a million is a statistic.

@mollymusselman807 2 жыл бұрын

My Mom had Dimensia and then developed Covid then we lost her the worst day of our life

@DementiaSpring 2 жыл бұрын

We are so sorry for your loss.

@Harun530 8 ай бұрын

My mom suffered dementia since 2018, last week she died, she was at last stage of dementia, her brain tottaly stoped...

@dorothygonzales8832 3 жыл бұрын

After how many years of being diagnosed does it typically take to escalate to advanced dementia?

@Mrcohen-ms6xf 2 жыл бұрын

3-5 Years

@Pulapaws 2 жыл бұрын

My friend had it for 10 years and she still alive but she never got in pass stage 1 and 2.

@afrodite9801 2 жыл бұрын

he said in the video its 5 to 15 years. My mother has had it for 7 and she's in hospice now

@naderfikry2636 Жыл бұрын

My grandfather had it for 10 years when he passed away. He was 92.

@romeliafree5045 3 жыл бұрын

thankyou for answer me.

@sandstew2697 2 жыл бұрын

I care for someone who's made major changes in past year, just showing signs of swallowing issues and cant hardly walk without falling, refuses a walker, still left on their own daily but has supervision nightly due to severe sun downing and confusion. Has never been a heavy eater and basically living off Ensure and ice cream. Also, seeing people, dogs and doesnt recognize family in photos they once cherished. Diagnosed 2 years ago due to being lost while driving to family and friends it became apparent. Violent nightly always but now that demeanor has spilled into their daytime relationships. Which stage are they ? Has had lung infections 3x in 12 months.

@JP-he6rq 2 жыл бұрын

i just lost my,, sister to vascular dementia September 10th this year,, i was her caregiver,, she was diagnosed in April 2019 and passed away on September 10th 2021, she also had Parkinson on top of that ,,,, i am so lost and heartbroken

@cherylforbes124 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information. My mother passed away in January. She was 93 and had dementia for over 20 years. Is Alzheimer's the only Dementia?

@shupikayimanyaraji8168 3 жыл бұрын

My mum had Dementia for more than 15years i was her primary carer but had no clue what it was ,no information or advice only realised it was Dementia 6months before she died. ...Eventually died of Pneumonia. .Heartbreaking ..Now I'm raising awareness in my community on radio ,have support group and carers watsapp support group.Thank you so much. .

@historicalfashionpassion 3 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Forbes.......no there is vascular dementia which my mom had and Lewy Body dementia which gives you Parkinson’s also....

@georgehairston3181 2 жыл бұрын

I know a person-65 years old just put on.pureed foods. Has early onset Dementia. What does this mean.

@sarahstjohn11 2 жыл бұрын

My father passed of dementia november 2021 he had dementia for 18 months

@zsaxeshed5743 3 жыл бұрын

My dad was diagnosed in 2000,he is 76 now,he has hallucinations,inappropriate behavior,ect. but he can still do alot on his own,I promised my mom before she passed,that I would take care of dad,but my gosh has it become difficult,any info helps

@theotherorange3586 3 жыл бұрын

Is your dad Biden?

@Morrisonsgirlfriendforever1971 2 жыл бұрын

My dad was recently diagnosed about a year ago but the dr only examined him 5 mins and placed a diagnose . He is a VERY active 71 year old , great shape , exercises daily. We are seeing nothing but maybe short term memory loss with him, IF THAT . I feel as though my step mom is trying to sabotage my dad .. she has always used illnesses as an attention grabber. Over Christmas she was telling me she can’t leave my dad alone for 5 mins and then I saw her ask him to run to the store for ice . I feel very lost and don’t know where to turn for this.

@Pulapaws 2 жыл бұрын

It depends stage 1 and also 2 is where the short term memory can get shot. Stage 2 is where they forget for a time and than after repeating the same talk over and over again they remember and they remember that they forget after a while because it get in their long term. I think it normal to forget more short term times the older you get it just a problem if you notice them going completely blink more offending. In stage 2-3 you shouldn’t have them drive or cook they will forget where there going. I never forgot when I was following my friend to go get something to eat and she call me on my cell because she got some liar she though we was in another country. I didn’t know the city that good but I told her to follow me when we got to a gas station by surprise her son was there and was able to get us to the place, they took her keys from her. You mother must not think it so bad to have him run for ice or she hopes he get lost. Have your father do puzzles that challenge the mind and if he believes in God Almighty reading the Bible also repeat reading too. As the Bible is full with repeat passages over and over that help you remember them. She 85 years old now and she never with pass 1-2 stage looks like she will dead of old age before the disease.

@RaviKumar-rd6hn 3 жыл бұрын

i mananged Alzimer for about four years start from mid stage.very intresting and also very difficult for all care givers if and only if care giver follows professional management care then only becomes easy in my case i have not seen saliva problem.sir is it because of exelon patches is supporting brain? sir thanks for sharing ur knowledge 🙏

@helaalabbas9960 2 жыл бұрын

Good information Dr. Marc, thanks, I have a question regarding antipsychotics and antidepressants and their mortality risk in the elderly with dementia. can you explain why?

@kentanbruchal097 6 ай бұрын

My dad passed away due to dementia😢

@williamconnell6541 3 жыл бұрын

My Father and my uncle died of this horrible disease, is it hereditary?

@TheGastropodGamer 3 жыл бұрын

yep.

@TheGastropodGamer 3 жыл бұрын

its HIGHLY inheritable.

@DriftyAlison0 3 жыл бұрын

Certain types of Alzheimers are hereditary with the early onset ones. If you have the hereditary kind then its early onset which is dementia that starts with people younger then 65.

@batshevanivylerner8582 3 жыл бұрын

doesn't the brain failure itself sometimes cause death?

@Harun530 Жыл бұрын

my mom is also dementia patient since 2018,at this moment she cant recognise family members,she cant walk properly,she can eat,she cant understand what we talk,which kind of stage of this? please reply me sir thank you i am from india

@lauralaplace9945 6 ай бұрын

Yes my Grandmother did it was on her Death Certificate .

@K_Kay1 2 жыл бұрын

Is crying everyday all day normal from dementia?

@robinallen7964 Жыл бұрын

my grandfather is about to die I think he soiled himself and pooed all over the bathroom floor and walls he not washing himself he been refusing to eat saying I threw up he has to have his food completely cut up into tiny pieces and now he claims that loved ones who have passed away are still alive 😢 can someone tell me if he about to die soon please I know he misses my grandma so much

@redknight8288 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 43 years old, and I have partial dementia, due to lack of oxygen to the brain due to DVT blood clots, that i was clinically dead when i was found,since I have a form of dementia how long will it take to fully turn into complete dementia.I can't hold a job because of it, and I fear it getting worse but can't confirm that, but since I have partial dementia at 43, how long do I have until it is full blown?

@jackfrosty4674 2 жыл бұрын

try some ivermectin. Did you take the clottshot jab?

@annaberg1200 Жыл бұрын

But what if you have anxiety too? OMG

@rajnikaur8780 2 жыл бұрын

My mother is in advance stage and she is becoming more aggressive day by day.how can we take care of her.please help me suggest

@jackfrosty4674 2 жыл бұрын

Go to doctor and get him to put her on hospice. They will make it easier for her to pass and have meds to make not as aggressive.

@stevenr6874 11 ай бұрын

Same here.Mother is extremely aggressive and hateful.Insisting she does'nt need help and convinced she can get better. Frankly I'm losing my mind dealing with this disease and think death will be a blessing.

@rajnikaur8780 11 ай бұрын

@stevenr6874 my mother had died last 1 year. You have more patience to take care of her .God will give u this courage. I will pray for u

@latasha3472 Жыл бұрын

That’s what my mom died from almost 2 weeks ago

@DementiaSpring Жыл бұрын

Thx for sharing that Latasha, sorry for your loss. Glad the video was helpful in some small way. -Dr. Marc

@johng7756 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry . My dad's going through the end stages of this and it's tearing me to pieces

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@vizzapukalyani2240 2 жыл бұрын

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@hydrali1820 3 жыл бұрын

Can dimentia occur in a male in his early 50? Is there any cure of dimentia or people have dimentia should wait for his death?

@dr.seytan4310 3 жыл бұрын

No cure

@dr.seytan4310 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry

@Pulapaws 2 жыл бұрын

Yes but it rare but it can happen that early. There is no cure. You can work your mind by doing puzzles and reading the Bible repeatedly if you believe in God Almighty. The Bible have a of repeat in it passages and it because it helps you to remember believe it or not. Repeating something over and over helps your mind. My friend have the disease and she away stay in stage 1-2 and never with farer down she 85 now and it looks like old age will get her before the disease. Also, they do have medicine for it I don’t know how much it help. But challenging her mind and not having her watching tv all day helped a lot.

@debbieseymour9803 2 жыл бұрын

Dementia

@Kathy-kr1sv Жыл бұрын

Dying WITH..... NOT OF dementia

@patriciaschuster1371 11 ай бұрын

They do now.

@dontworrydes5365 3 жыл бұрын

She was 66

@romeliafree5045 3 жыл бұрын

my husband was 82 years old. He Died two mont ago.

@marshanowak4719 3 жыл бұрын

My condolences 🙏

@jackfrosty4674 2 жыл бұрын

Very sorry. Is normal to look at walls and cry for a few years. See stages of loss. Five years to mourn. First two years the worse. Many books on it.

@privateconfidential4775 Жыл бұрын

Re 3 years laterDr Marc it seems like you don’t care about curing this condition : my father might have it and the doctor doesn’t seem to be trying Anything; at least try experimental options