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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My MIL has dementia so we’ve been grieving losing her to dementia already and I know when she dies it’ll be a different type of grieving but watching someone age go through health issues and deterioration of their former self is a constant grieving process—it’s like losing someone multiple times over years. [/quote]

I’m here with you PP.  They call dementia The Long Goodbye and it really is that.  I’ve been watching my mom deteriorate for several years and my heart just can’t break any more.  Her quality of life is so poor, even with the best care money can buy.  I’ve already grieved her death and will be happy for her once she’s finally able to be relieved of this current stage of life.[/quote]

We are also grieving (or really have already grieved) my MIL with dementia.  DH was close to his Mom and their relationship is essentially gone.  She still knows who we are but really can't follow any kind of conversation.  It was hard for the first year or two but its different now.  Still sad but the person she was is now already gone so when she passes it will not feel the same.  SIL has also expressed similar feelings.  [/quote]

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