10 Signs Death Is Near in Dementia Patients

2025-08-20T08:32:30-04:00

Watching a loved one go through the final stages of dementia—whether it’s Alzheimer’s, frontotemporal dementia, or another form—is deeply emotional and overwhelming. Recognizing the 10 signs death is near in dementia patients can help families prepare emotionally, practically, and medically. This guide covers these signs, explains the 7 stages of frontotemporal dementia before death, and shares 20 things not to say to someone with dementia—to help you communicate with kindness and compassion. Understanding the Final Stages of Dementia Dementia is a progressive neurological condition. In the terminal stages, the brain gradually loses control over essential functions such as swallowing, breathing, [...]