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Originally Posted by jcommin
It is a situation that doesn't get better.
My mom had dementia and was in assisted living for 4 years from 1994 to 1998. So I feel for what you are going through. I had trouble coping with this especially after she passed on. I lost her twice: once when she ceased to recognize me and when she finally passed. I felt I had no closure.
At times, I still have trouble with this as does my brother.
Be strong and do your best.
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I'm sorry Jim. We went through something similar.
Looking back, the situation eventually got better for us.
When Dad was in the early, agitated stage he was angry, paranoid, and a danger to people he decided he didn't like. We were heartbroken that this was happening to him and scared, worried, and afraid all at the same time.
As his mental capacity faded, he became more docile. At that point we were just sad, and it was a relief.