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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease As the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer's disease places a tremendous burden on patients and their caregivers. Just yesterday CNN's web site ran a story referring to it as the defining disease of baby boomers. Thinking about end of life issues and causes of death is not easy, but unfortunately must be faced by most people dealing with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Causes of Death in Alzheimer's Disease In late stage Alzheimer's disease, people become extremely confused and disoriented. Eventually they lose the ability to communicate, and may not respond at all. They are unable to care for themselves, becoming bedbound and completely dependent on others.... Read more See More About:  stages of alzheimer's  alzheimer's symptoms  alzheimer's prognosis Aspiration Pneumonia Probably the most common cause of death in Alzheimer's disease is aspiration pneumonia. Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs and airways to the lungs (bronchial tubes) from breathing in foreign material..... Read more Cachexia Cachexia is a condition of ill health marked by significant loss of appetite, weight loss, muscle wasting, and overall debilitation (both physical and mental).... Read more See More About:  cachexia  malnutrition  complications of copd The Late Stages of Alzheimer's Disease It's important to know what to expect during the late stages of Alzheimer's and how to provide optimal care when Alzheimer's reaches its final phase.... Read more See More About:  stages of alzheimer's  alzheimer's symptoms  alzheimer's and eating Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimers Disease Dementia Care Alzheimers Care Disease Management Alzheimer Symptoms Featured Articles Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement