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PPA is about language and communication. He has missing words and has no ability to put sentences together. Past memories are there but all running together, his short term memory is very limited. He does not wander and with lots of direction he can still look after his personal care. He was diagnosed 4 years ago. He has been assessed at level 5 for long term care. At this point he is much too aware for long term care.My question is how rapidly does this Dimensia take that he will need long-term care?

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NeedHelpWithMom May 2024
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My Mom was in LTC and she was there because of her Dementia. She was about stage 6 or 7 and needed 24/7 care. She scooted around in a geri chair. There were a number of people like Mom. Some walked around.

Every person is different when Dementia is involved. With my Mom the decline was monthly. Somevit may take longer.
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I think his doctor is going to be the one to make the best "guesses" but be certain to know--and I am sure the doctor will tell you--each individual is as unique as his or her own thumbprint in how progression goes. I still think MD best for a good guess at prognosis.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/primary-progressive-aphasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20350499

PPA is a form of FrontoTemporal Dementia apparently. The above is an article from the Mayo Clinic.

Who assessed him for Long Term Care and what does "level 5" mean in terms of services needed?
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