A client has dementia of the Alzheimer's type. He is no longer able to walk, and he does not recognize family members, even his wife of 52 years, when they visit him. He attempts to communicate with agitated behaviors or with occasional incoherent vocalizations. The client is in which stage of the illness?

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The client's inability to walk and lack of recognition of family members are indicative of late-stage dementia, where the individual experiences significant cognitive decline and physical impairment. The agitated behavior and incoherent vocalizations are also common in this stage.

A Client Has Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type