Progression - LATE STAGE - What is Alzheimer’s disease? The late stage - what to expect

For information on the other stages of Alzheimer’s disease, please see the following sheets in the series: The Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease – Early Stage; Middle Stage; and End of Life. [...] For a general overview of the disease, its stages and the approach to care, please see the The Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease – Overview sheet. [...] • Lose the ability to walk without assistance, then the ability to sit without support, the ability to smile, and the ability to hold their head up. [...] Whether at home or in a long-term care home, the goal for late stage Alzheimer’s disease care should be the enhancement of the person living with dementia’s quality of life – to be at the highest level of well-being possible, physically, mentally and emotionally. [...] The Alzheimer Society in your community can provide educational resources to help you learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, referrals to help you access practical support, and one-on-one and group support to help cope with the emotional impact of the disease.