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[quote=Anonymous]Dad started getting foggy and was diagnosed with alzheimers almost 3 years ago. They also identified some ischemic brain areas. He had a stroke a year ago, spent a month in rehab, and has been going downhill much more quickly. Probably a few more smaller strokes. He spends most of his time sleeping in his chair. He no longer experiences hunger-- only eats when told to, and sometimes has trouble swallowing. He doesn't drink enough and had a UTI last week, which made him extra confused and resulted in a few nights in the hospital. He knows my mom, and my sisters and me... he's a less certain about his grandkids and sons-in-law (knows they belong to the family, but can't remember their names).

So I know there's no crystal ball, but if you've been through this-- I understand it's a relatively common progression-- how long did it last? I hate the idea of having to move him to an unfamiliar place, but my mom can't care for him if he becomes any more incapacitated. I fear it's almost inevitable, though. [/quote]

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