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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. She won't even entertain a discussion about nursing homes let alone visit one or put my dad in one for even a night. Hospice care has been for a year since he's been bedridden. It can be provided at anytime if a patient is diagnosed w/ an incurable disease. His vitals etc. are still great and he eats well so it might not be the end anytime soon. I'm worried my mom's health will worsen over time bc she isn't taking such great care of herself right now.[/quote]

It depends on why your dad can't walk anymore but if he is losing control of his muscles that can really progress depending on what area of his brain is being damaged by the disease.

A lot of times early onset progresses faster than older age alzheimer's.  How long has your dad been sick?  Is he still able to communicate at all or is he pretty much in his own world now?  I know they have new meds out which can slow the progression of cognitive decline, I don't know how effective it is.

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