1st February 2024

Prognosis

Dementia, in general, is a progressive condition. There is no treatment available to cure it. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the leading cause of death for women. It accounts for about 13% of deaths among women and is the second leading cause of death among men. It is almost half of that of women (7%)

Mild cognitive decline has a life expectancy of about 10 years. It drops down as the severity increases from moderate to severe cognitive decline, from 3-8 years to less than 4 years respectively.