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.
Average Dementia Survival: 4.5 Years. Jan. 10, 2008 -- The average survival time for people diagnosed with dementia is about four and a half years, new research shows. Those diagnosed before age 70 typically live for a decade or longer. In an effort to learn more about survival characteristics among patients with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, researchers from the U.K.'s University of Cambridge followed 13,000 people who were aged 65 and older for 14 years.