Greek name. In Greek, the name Cyr means-lordly.The name Cyr originated as an Greek name. The name Cyr is most often used as a boy name or male name. Greek Name Meaning-lordly.
Duration and Treatment. With an average lifespan after onset of 5 to 7 years, the progress of Dementia with Lewy Bodies is relentless; however, the rate of decline varies with each person. DLB does not follow a pattern of stages as is seen in some other dementias. Death usually occurs from pneumonia or other illness.
While life expectancies are increasing around the globe, one side effect of the aging population is a growing incidence of Alzheimerâs disease. Worldwide, more than 80 million people may suffer from dementia by the year 2040. Knowing how long a person with dementia might survive is important for caregivers and health policymakers. People with Alzheimerâs and other forms of dementia have markedly decreased life expectancies. They are two to four times more likely to die than someone of the same age who does not have dementia.