State of Illinois, Office of the Attorney General 500 South Second Street Springfield, Illinois 62706 (217) 782-1090 When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our West Legal Directory disclaimers.
Advanced Dementia. 1  Advanced dementia is a leading cause of death in the United States. 2  Features include profound memory deficits (e.g., inability to recognize family), minimal verbal communication, loss of ambulatory abilities, the inability to perform activities of daily living, and urinary and fecal incontinence.
Symptoms of dementia vary depending on the cause and the area of the brain that is affected. Symptoms include: 1  Memory loss. This is usually the earliest and most noticeable symptom. 2  Trouble recalling recent events or recognizing people and places.  Trouble finding the right words.