It's common for patients in the final stages of Alzheimer's disease to be admitted to a nursing home. However, despite having advanced illness and being very dependent, the natural history of these patients remains unclear.

Until recently, there has been no clear consensus on the course of the illness, factors leading to death and quality of life after admittance to a long-term care facility. But new research could help families and caregivers better understand the path of advanced Alz ...

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