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My Husband had dementia. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's and I suspect he had Vascular dementia as well. He did not really speak the last 8 years of his life.
Different dementias will effect different parts of the brain.
In some the loss of the ability to speak is part of the decline as the dementia progresses.
He will also probably lose the ability to walk, he will lose the ability for chew and swallow food. Foods will have to be pureed. Liquids will have to be thickened so that he does not aspirate.
It is possible that your dad may be eligible for Hospice.
Hospice is not just End of Life. As long as there is a documented decline that follows Medicare guidelines a person can remain on Hospice. With Hospice you will get all the Equipment that you need as well as all the personal supplies. A Nurse will come see him once a week, a CNA will come to give him a bath or shower 2 times a week. This is all covered by Medicare or Medicaid.
If your dad is a Veteran the VA might help as well. And he may be eligible for more services. And if he is a Veteran if you or Mom are caring for him you can be paid.
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Other than yes or no and repetitive vocalizations my mom said almost nothing for the last few years of her life
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Monica, is your dad home? Are you taking care of him?

It maybe time to as about hospice.

Fill us in with more information , I'm sure this is very hard on you and your family.

Thinking of you 😔
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This often happens in late stage dementia. And for some it is a primary manifestion of their dementia. Bruce Willis has expressive aphasia.

Do you have any questions for us? I am so very sorry about this condition for your Dad. If you go to the internet you will find that there is a lot of information for you to research under "expressive aphasia and dementia".

I wish you the best of luck.
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Not sure if you had a question, but as I'm sure others have already said being nonverbal is very common as dementia progresses, in particular Alzheimer's.
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