Length of time for Alzheimers to reach incapacitation?
Apparently; there is no commonality for the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Seemingly; the progression and length of time for progression varies between individuals. In Dora’s case the progression was rapid. Some small changes were noticed approximately six months before her death. She was capable of driving and staying alone until approximately two months before her death. However, from Christmas of 2004 until her death on February 22, 2005, a little more than eight weeks, she went from enjoying Christmas dinner with her grandchildren to the point where she didn’t even recognize them at her death. Some have said that it was a blessing that the end came so quickly, and maybe they’re right, but that rapid of a change is hard for the mind of the family members to comprehend.
