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SallyHemmings

(1,813 posts)
5. Not an expert
Fri Nov 29, 2019, 01:47 PM
Nov 2019

We lost Mom in February after 6 years of Dementia/ Alzheimers.

She stopped speaking anything intelligible 5.5 years into the diagnosis. Dad only acknowledged the problem was serious after she bit him to the point it drew blood.

At some point, I was my Dad's long deceased sister. I'm just glad Mom loved her.

Mom received great care from a county facility. She passed in the hospice care they provided.

I don't envy the path you and your family are on.

For what its worth, as far as correcting her, it will only frustrate you. She may move to the next subject before you do.

I wish you and your family all the peace available on this difficult journey.

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