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Acidicflower Asked January 2020

What is the lifespan for someone living with Lewy body dementia?

I was just curious if anyone knows what the lifespan is for someone living with Lewy body dementia?

97yroldmom Jan 2020
“Average life expectancy after diagnosis is about 8 years, with progressively increasing cognitive and functional disability.”

Read more here

https://www.agingcare.com/articles/facts-about-lewy-body-dementia-174545.htm
Geaton777 Jan 2020
Yes, this time span held true for my stepFIL, although I would say he didn't have good care at the beginning and became a ward of the county later and I'm not sure of the quality of care he received after a certain point. I think those who have the financial means and access to really great and frequent medical care may have a "better" and longer journey.

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