My brother got Alzheimer's 15years ago he is 66 now,how long does he have left. sgentile5@yahoo.com?

what is the life expectance of Alzheimer's .15 years into Alzheimer's

It varries sweetie,unfortunately this disease works different in each person. I worked w/ Alzheimers Patiens and depending on the person it does react differently.There are a few stages to this which goes w/stage 1-3 And He could live a long time still just make sure you get him a great doctor and help him as much as possible to keep his memory working!! At least with brain activity and excersise you most likely will prolong his life! I don't know whick stage he is right now but at first stage they lose memories occasionally and forget who you are for a moment and think you are either a family member (NOT YOURSELF) or even possibly a stranger but thee best thing you can do is continue your conversation because in the beginning it is really hard for them to accept they are sick and you can still help w/o embarrasing them but always talk of past events not to long ago but enough to keep reminding them they are talking to you. It is a SAD and HARD thing to watch any family member go through but you need to be strong for them and research "ALL"you can on this disease especially HOLISTIC MEDICINE!! You would be AMAZED at what has been done with this form of medicine!!! Never turn down any possibility to get help!!Good LUCK sweetie! I will pray for you and your family!!

Actually, that's a pretty good age with someone with alzheimers!

He could live till he is in his 80's. It really depends on the rest of his health and his family back ground. How long did his parents live and their brothers and sisters live and so on.

i am not sure, but i know that you can delay the disease by doing crossword puzzles and also,by reading or writting and simply just keeping your mind busy, i don't know but i hope he lasts a very long time...

alzheimers is a harable disease, my grandmother has it also! and sometimes i wonder the same thing about her. u should talk to ur family and get someone to consult a doctor to see what they say. i hope everything works out.

Alzheimer's is not life threatening, assuming that he doesn't have any other medical issues. My Aunt outlived her husband. She has had and has AD for the pat 15-20 years or so.

The problem comes when the ability to communicate is diminished to the point where the patient can't explain the pain or medical problem.

This is a sad question. I wish I had good news. Remember, there are studies and research going on all the time. You should research too.

He must be doing alright having it for 15 years. There is no real time of life expectancy for people with Alzheimer's. My neighbors husband had it for 10 years.
His wife visited him everyday. He got to the point of falling alot and was unable to talk, then he could not eat regular food. He would smile at times but he knew she was there. He ended up with pneumonia as well and died some weeks later. As time went by he was loosing
the organ use he needed to keep him alive. He passed away a simple , easy Faith. I am so sorry for you and your brother and family. My prayers will be with all of you.

The probable outcome is poor. The disorder is usually progresses steadily. Total disability is common. Death normally occurs within 15 years, usually from an infection or a failure of other body systems.

as mentioned by Kim, who gave a good answer already, there are three stages. It depends on your brother's overall health, what stage he is in now, and whether he can live at home, or is in a nursing home. My great grandmother lived to be 91. She had it for over 30 years, she used to tell you the same story about three times during the same visit, she drove into her mid 80's until she would forget where she was and get lost. She was a very active lady and when my grandparents were unable to care for her, she was moved into a nursing home where she deteriorated at an even faster pace. At the end she didn't recognize most of the family, it was scary, sad, and it makes you feel helpless. People do better in their own homes where they have lived for years and years. Some of what has been learned about people with Alzheimer's is that they can still go and do things and create a memorable experience from an activity. Even late in stage 2. Going on a picnic, or doing something they have enjoyed for years can be nice and beneficial for them.