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[quote=Anonymous]He needs to see a neurologist to get a baseline evaluation. There are some medications that help a bit with memory and sun-downing issues but they mostly slow the decline, not reverse it. Since his mental capacity will continue to decline, make sure you know NOW all his wishes in terms of health and end of life matters. Get his advance medical directive done now while he can participate in the decision making. See if he will allow you to get access or at least visibility to his bank accounts. Start figuring out a living situation if he cannot continue on his own. If he is going to move in with a family member, make sure that person/family has adequate support and breaks. Caring for someone with dementia is exhausting in ways no one who hasn't lived through it can understand.[/quote]
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