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The progression, signs and stages of dementia – useful organisations

Here are other useful organisations and resources that can help people with the progression and stages of dementia.

The later stage of dementia

People with later-stage dementia will eventually need full-time care and support with daily living and personal care, such as eating, washing and dressing. Whatever kind of dementia a person has, their life expectancy is on average lower.

The middle stage of dementia

In the middle stage of dementia, symptoms become more noticeable and the person will need more support in managing daily life. This stage of dementia is often the longest. On average it lasts about two to four years.

Office of National Statistics figures show dementia is main underlying condition for COVID-19 deaths

Alzheimer's Society shares a comment on the new ONS figures that show the number of people with dementia who have died due to COVID-19.

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The progression, signs and stages of dementia

Dementia is progressive. This means signs and symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time. Dementia affects everyone differently, however it can be helpful to think of dementia progressing in 'three stages'.