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How long will my dad live if he was recently diagnosed with alzheimers?
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?10-15 yrs.: Many specialists consider the time course of alzheimer's to run 10-15 yrs from initial symptoms (altho, diagnosis may be delayed) but people vary, and comorbidities can shorten the course. Many alzheimer's pts. Can succumb to infections, and, in this age group, strokes and heart attacks are not uncommon. So, based on the focus and intensity of care, the survival may be variable.
Answered 8/11/2012
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