Dementia is likely to have a big physical impact on the person in the later stages of the condition. They may gradually lose their ability to walk, stand or get themselves up from the chair or bed. They may also be more likely to fall.

Why do dementia patients have trouble walking?

And one study has found that the way you walk can change several years before developing dementia. This is because dementia is associated with brain cells dying, which can affect many things that we take for granted in everyday life, such as memory and thinking – and even walking.

What stage do dementia patients stop walking?

In the late stage of Alzheimer's, the person typically becomes unable to walk. This inability to move around can cause skin breakdown (pressure sores) and joint “freezing.” Change the person's position at least every two hours to relieve pressure and improve blood circulation.