what are the symptoms of final stage dementia?
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["Being unable to move around on one's own.", 'Being unable to speak or make oneself understood.', 'Needing help with most, if not all, daily activities, such as eating and self-care.', 'Eating problems such as difficulty swallowing.']
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['Poor concentration, short term memory loss.', 'Hyperactivity, drowsiness, or fatigue.', 'Visual problems – blurred or double vision.', 'Speech problems.', 'Poor coordination and balance, dizziness and unsteadiness.', 'Nausea, vomiting, weight gain or loss.']
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['Disorientation and apathy.', 'Delusions, hallucinations, and other signs of a psychotic disorder.', 'Frequent seizure activity.', 'Anorexia and marked weight loss.', 'Alternating bouts of mania and depression.', 'Thoughts of suicide.']
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['Stage I. Early on, symptoms include headaches as well as loss of attention and concentration.', 'Stage II. In stage II, those with CTE find themselves suffering from depression or mood swings, explosivity, and short term memory loss, in addition to Stage I symptoms. ... ', 'Stage III. ... ', 'Stage IV.']
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['sleepiness or fatigue.', 'lethargy.', 'delirium or confusion.', 'shortness of breath.', 'coma.']
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['Presence of dreams and painful memories.', 'Lack of focus.', 'Seizures – especially in response to trauma or unpleasant memories.', 'Unexpected changes in clothing, activities, and preferences.', 'Feelings of detachment and dissociation.', 'Memory loss.', 'Lack of sleep.']
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['Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head.', 'Nausea or vomiting.', 'Balance problems or dizziness.', 'Double or blurry vision.', 'Sensitivity to light or noise.', 'Feeling sluggish, groggy or dazed.', 'Difficulty paying attention.', 'Memory problems.']
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As vascular dementia progresses, the symptoms become closer to those of middle and eventually later stage Alzheimer's disease. Problems with memory loss, confusion, disorientation, reasoning and communication all become worse.
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['Changes in memory, concentration and judgment.', 'Trouble interpreting visual information.', 'Muffled speech.', 'Visual hallucinations.', 'Delusions, especially paranoid ideas.', 'Depression.', 'Irritability and anxiety.']
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['Insomnia, difficulty getting to or staying asleep.', 'Nightmares, vivid hallucinations, panic attacks.', 'Disabling muscle and joint pains.', 'Decreased mental (cognitive) function.', 'Loss of self-esteem and self-belief.', 'Organ dysfunction (kidney failure, lung problems, etc.)']
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['Delirium. Delirium can have many causes at the end of life. ... ', 'Fatigue. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms in the last days of life.', 'Shortness of Breath. ... ', 'Pain. ... ', 'Cough. ... ', 'Constipation. ... ', 'Trouble Swallowing. ... ', 'Death Rattle.']
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['yawning.', 'moodiness.', 'fatigue.', 'irritability.', 'depressed mood.', 'difficulty learning new concepts.', 'forgetfulness.', 'inability to concentrate or a “fuzzy” head.']
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['sedation (drowsiness)', 'parkinsonism (shaking and unsteadiness)', 'increased risk of infections.', 'increased risk of falls.', 'increased risk of blood clots.', 'increased risk of ankle swelling.', 'increased risk of stroke.', 'worsening of other symptoms of dementia.']
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['Clumsiness or loss of coordination.', 'Difficulty walking.', 'Facial drooping.', 'Loss of vision.', 'Personality changes.', 'Trouble speaking.', 'Weak muscles.']
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However, end-stage dementia may last from one to three years. As the disease advances, your loved one's abilities become severely limited and their needs increase.
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['Hospitalization.', 'Advanced age, particularly if accompanied by dementia.', 'Dental health problems.', 'Loss of appetite.', 'Serious head injury.', 'Eating disorder.', 'Serious infection.', 'Organ failure.']
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['Memory loss that disrupts daily life. ... ', 'Challenges in planning or solving problems. ... ', 'Difficulty completing familiar tasks. ... ', 'Confusion with time or place. ... ', 'Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. ... ', 'New problems with words in speaking or writing.']