Katie Rose,
Have you purchased Dr. Perlman's book about Ataxia available from the NAF for just $5? I think it can help with alot of medical questions. It's written for us physicians who may know little to nothing about the Ataxias but is just as helpful for the general public in my opinion.
My Dad as you may recall had an undiagnosable late onset progressive probable hereditary Ataxia and he died from it after many years. He lost the ability to move, swallow, speak, then breathe over a 3 week period before he died. My Mom called hospice as soon as he was no longer able to get out of bed, and he was comfortable and in no pain for those weeks.
My answer to your question would be: It depends on the person, the circumstances, and the type of Ataxia.
Blessings...
SunnyKay 
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