It is a terrible disease to watch and what it does to a person . My dad died from it about 6 years ago . The last 2 years of his life he didn’t even know how to turn on a light in the house that he lived in for over 30 years . Dementia or having a crippling stroke are the 2 things that I fear most as I age .
Alzheimers was my greatest fear, after I became an adult. It's a terrible way for a family to lose a loved one.
My Dad died at about 80, but suffered several years not knowing anything.
It's strange to me, I had seven siblings.
My oldest sister began to suffer dementia at about 70, died at about 90. Bedridden for years, her family cared for her.
Oldest brother began to suffer dementia at about 70, died in his 80s. Bedridden for years, family care, and died in nursing home.
Next brother died at 51, logging accident.
Next sister began to suffer from dementia at about 70 and died at about 78. She lived alone. She was found dead in the floor of her garage.
Next sister is now 86, her mind is fine. Still lives alone.
Next sister died at 79, Cancer! Mind was fine, no dementia
Me! 80. Mind is fine, but maybe debatable according to some Lefties.
Youngest sister died at about 30. Cancer
I find it interesting three of the oldest four died of Alzheimers.
None of the younger four have shown symptoms, yet.