If someone with dementia has severe symptoms that put their health and safety ... Some care homes will offer housing and 24/7 support with meals, medication, and daily functions.

The stages of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, progress gradually, starting with basic forgetfulness and advancing to severe symptoms like difficulty swallowing.

As research continues, those involved say this would be a game changer, especially for patients with very limited options.

A patient’s symptoms can become more acute during late-stage dementia, sometimes called “end-stage dementia.” Performing even the most simple tasks, like showering and eating, can become ...