Alzheimer`s Disease/mom with dementia

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Expert: - 3/19/2009


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How long can one be in stage six of dementia?

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Hello Maryalice,

I assume your asking how long an individual can stay in the end stages of dementia?

I'm not sure of the circumstances you are asking about, but, depending on any "artifical" and "supplemental" interventions, an individual may reside a fairly long time with his/her "core" needs being met.  However, each individual is unique depending on his/her other medical conditions.

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Michalene Peticca, MA  

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Michalene Peticca

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I'd be happy to help with any questions about Alzheimer's or Dementia diseases. I can also help with Medicare, Long term care & other insurance questions.

Experience

I have my Masters degree in Geriatrics and am credentialed through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Pennstate Milton Hershey hospital and the American Geriatrics Society. I've been in healthcare for over 20 years and worked directly with Alzheimer's and Dementia individuals for most of that time. I am also a licensed insurance agent in PA and MD. Currently i train healthcare professionals to care for Alzheimer and Dementia individuals and i have been a care manager for guardianship services in PA

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American Geriatrics Society

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Masters degree in Geriatrics Licensed insurance agent in PA & MD.

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PHI Homes in Pennsylvania York, Dauphin & Adams County Area on Aging The Jewish Home of Harrisburg

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