Once a Person Develops Alzheimer's Disease or a Related Dementia

question 8

Multiple Choice

Once a person develops Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, what is likely to happen?

• A)A sense of grief will overwhelm all other reactions.
• B)Families can anticipate that their bereavement will not begin after that person's death.
• C)In retrospect, families may be able to recognize some positive aspects in their journey.
• D)The premature death of the body can be expected to precede the death of the person.
• E)All of these

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