Death by Complications from Alzheimer's, What does this mean?

Some people might think or believe that Alzheimer's causes brain death. In other words, it causes the complete brain to stop functioning.The simple answer, Alzheimer's does not kill a person directly.Some people might think or believe that Alzheimer's causes brain death. In other words, it causes the complete brain to stop functioning.This is not true.Article-What ’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and DementiaHow do you die from Alzheimer's disease?By Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomWith Alzheimer's the entire brain does not stop functioning all of a sudden(or it is very rare).Topic -Care of Dementia PatientsWhat happens as Alzheimer's progresses into the later stages is thatcertain bodily functions become more difficult.For example,1. some persons have trouble swallowing,2. others lose the ability to walk,3. some can no longer go to the bathroom,4. patients become much more vulnerable to infections,5. and, patients often lose the ability to communicate which complicates all the issues above health issues.These are the most common complications that come with Alzheimer's disease.Topic -Connect Alzheimer's Dementia1. When a person can no longer swallow easily they might inadvertently inhale their food, and this can result in aspiration pneumonia.Pneumonia is a breathing condition in which there isswelling or an infection of the lungs or large airways.Aspiration pneumonia occurs when food, saliva, liquids, or vomit is breathed into the lungs or airways leading t...
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