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My 84-yr-old cousin's dementia is getting worse
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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 548692" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>From what I know, it's typical of dementia, with-the exception that if the person is dying, they either see people who have already passed, or they talk about going on a trip. It is VERY typical. I have no idea how we humans "know" in that sense of the word, but when death is near, on some level, we have it figured out. It helps our minds to think of it as a passage, with familiar faces and shared histories, and takes away the fear and anxiety.</p><p>I'm sorry about your mom, Pasajes4. It truly is heartbreaking. I'm sure you know enough not to argue with her. Ask her questions. You may just learn something about your mother or other family members that you never knew before!</p><p>MarcieMac, yes, I completely agree that the same day-in-day-out thing can contribute. That's why we try to take my cousin out to eat, or shop, or go for rides as much as possible. It helps, but the inevitability is that the dementia still sets in.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 548692, member: 3419"] From what I know, it's typical of dementia, with-the exception that if the person is dying, they either see people who have already passed, or they talk about going on a trip. It is VERY typical. I have no idea how we humans "know" in that sense of the word, but when death is near, on some level, we have it figured out. It helps our minds to think of it as a passage, with familiar faces and shared histories, and takes away the fear and anxiety. I'm sorry about your mom, Pasajes4. It truly is heartbreaking. I'm sure you know enough not to argue with her. Ask her questions. You may just learn something about your mother or other family members that you never knew before! MarcieMac, yes, I completely agree that the same day-in-day-out thing can contribute. That's why we try to take my cousin out to eat, or shop, or go for rides as much as possible. It helps, but the inevitability is that the dementia still sets in. [/QUOTE]
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