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My sister just went into an Alzheimer's ward at a lovely progressive care place. She has been there since Monday, Nov 17 and seemed to be all right at first but now is miserable, crying, etc., so is there any chance that she will adapt to the situation and feel better?
Thank all of you caring people for your support and love. My Dad is 90 years old. Two years ago a neurologist told me yes, he has Alzheimers,he can't drive,meds won't help,just do your best. Then he shook our hands and left. So I never got the exact stage. Now he fluctuates between stage 6&7.He also has aphasia so I have to second guess and be a mind reader LOL. Sunny girl , my Dad sounds like your loved one. Sometimes good days and sometimes I feel he's ready to check out. Trying to stay positive and I realize God never gives us more than we can handle. God bless you all!
Garyowen, I wish I knew the answer to your question as my loved one is at about the same stage. She has all the characteristics of stage 6 and I'm wondering how long before she will develop stage 7. She went from stage 4 to stage 6 very quickly, but she does have Vascular Dementia mixed with Alzheimers. I have read that Vascular Dementia patients often have a lower life expectancy, than a standard Alxheimers patient.
Some days I'm led to believe it's near, if she has little to say or has no appetite, then the next day, she'll be more engaged and eat okay. So, I'm not sure what to think.
There is a life expectancy calculator online that I looked at once. You can google for it. It gives percentages of people with certain characteristics of dementia and how long before they need nursing care, how long before they died. I'm not sure how much you could rely on it. You do have to know the score your loved one had when they tested them for dementia.
There is no way to tell for sure. If the person is eligible and goes on hospice, the hospice workers can sometimes make reasonable estimates based on their experiences with other clients, and this is especially true near the very end. But even hospice staff cannot really answer the question "how long can they last?" with any degree of accuracy.
I am very sorry you are in this situation. Getting hospice involved may be a comfort to you and to your loved one.
Jessie is right, there is no telling how long the stage will last.
My boss's wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 14years ago, she was in what looked like her final stage or close to it. On the way back from a routine doctor appointment that went well, she died in the car on the way home... took everyone by surprise.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I wish I knew the answer to your question as my loved one is at about the same stage. She has all the characteristics of stage 6 and I'm wondering how long before she will develop stage 7. She went from stage 4 to stage 6 very quickly, but she does have Vascular Dementia mixed with Alzheimers. I have read that Vascular Dementia patients often have a lower life expectancy, than a standard Alxheimers patient.
Some days I'm led to believe it's near, if she has little to say or has no appetite, then the next day, she'll be more engaged and eat okay. So, I'm not sure what to think.
There is a life expectancy calculator online that I looked at once. You can google for it. It gives percentages of people with certain characteristics of dementia and how long before they need nursing care, how long before they died. I'm not sure how much you could rely on it. You do have to know the score your loved one had when they tested them for dementia.
I am very sorry you are in this situation. Getting hospice involved may be a comfort to you and to your loved one.
My boss's wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 14years ago, she was in what looked like her final stage or close to it. On the way back from a routine doctor appointment that went well, she died in the car on the way home... took everyone by surprise.