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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Its a very different reality when you are the woman and the actual caregiver.  Those who preach are not dealing with a relative with dementia who cannot feed, bath or care for themselves let alone be home alone.  Its far harder care than a newborn.  You cannot even compare the level of care  needed.  I did it and couldn't do it anymore.[/quote]
+ in India life expectancy is shorter and old people die of other causes before dementia sets in.[/quote]

Not the Indian people I know. Unlike most Westerners, they don't smoke, drink little or not at all, and eat diets of mostly vegetables. They live easily into their 80's and beyond.[/quote]

Have you been a long term care taker to someone with early onset dementia.  Age is relative.   My MIL probably had symptoms in her late 50's and when she looked for help, she got blown off with dementia and anxiety diagnosis and medications.  At 62, she needed full-time care.  She did not smoke,, did not drink and ate little meat (could not afford meat).[/quote]

Most people with dementia are elderly. Only a small fraction have early onset dementia.

My condolences to you regarding your MIL.
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