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On average, people with Alzheimer's disease live between three and 11 years after diagnosis. But some live 20 years or more. The degree of impairment at diagnosis can affect life expectancy.
The prognosis (outlook) for Alzheimer’s disease is generally poor. The course of the disease varies from person to person. But on average, people with AD over 65 die within four to eight years of the diagnosis. However, some people may live up to 20 years after the first symptoms appear.
Alzheimer's disease prognosis can depend on the stage of diagnosis and the patient's overall health. Learn more about the factors that affect Alzheimer's disease life expectancy, the seven stages of Alzheimer's disease progression, and potential Alzheimer's disease complications.
Someone with Alzheimer's disease may live beyond 10 years if they are diagnosed at a younger age and in overall good health at diagnosis. However, someone diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies may be at an increased fall risk and have a shorter life expectancy.
The average life expectancy for a person with Alzheimer’s disease is 5.8 years after diagnosis. However, early diagnosis can give people and their loved ones the chance to put in place...
If the diagnosis is Alzheimer’s, beginning treatment as early as possible in the disease process may help preserve daily functioning for a while. An early diagnosis also helps families plan for the future.
Although vitamin E doesn't prevent Alzheimer's, taking 2,000 international units daily may help delay symptoms from getting worse in people who already have mild to moderate disease. But study results have been mixed, with only some showing modest benefits.