Could Someone Please Tell Me How People Die From Alzheimer ?.....................

[lilacben]

Another famous person died today and they said it was due to Alzheimer that he had been suffering with for two years.? Surely that isn't the cause of death.?

[Buenchico]

From the NHS website:
"Alzheimer's disease can shorten life-expectancy. This is often caused by those affected developing another condition, such as pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs), as a result of having Alzheimer's disease. In many cases, Alzheimer's disease may not be the actual cause of death, but it can be a contributing factor."

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Alzheimers-disease/Pages/Symptoms.aspx

[lilacben]

Many thanks. it says it all.

[jno]

like Aids, then? HIV doesn't kill you, it just weakens your immune system so something else does.