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How long can someone with dementia live by themselves? Understanding the timeline

The average person with Alzheimer's disease—the most common type of dementia—lives four to eight years after diagnosis, though some can live much longer. Determining **how long can someone with dementia live by themselves** is a complex and highly individual matter that depends heavily on the rate of disease progression and the support system in place.

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