CBS is reporting that one in three seniors have Alzheimers at the time of their deaths. The report is from the Alzheimers Association.
Dying with Alzheimer's, however, is not the same as dying from it. But even when dementia isn't the direct cause of death, it can be the final blow -- speeding someone's decline by interfering with their care for heart disease, cancer or other serious illnesses. That's the assessment of the report released Tuesday March 19th, which advocates for more research and support for families afflicted by it.
Read more here: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57575090/one-in-three-seniors-die-with-dementia-alzheimers/
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