I know there's no set time table for this, but I'm asking it anyways. My dad is in stage 5 or 6 Alzheimer's (he still knows me and my family and some friends, talks some (when he wants to), but is urine and fecal incontentent, has little short term memory, and is in a wheelchair. He is in assisted living and getting to the point where it is getting VERY difficult for him to transfer to the toilet or the bed. He takes slow, slow steps and barely is able to move. What is even more bizarre is there are rare occasions, usually when he is concerned about Mom or he wants chocolate milk, that he actually gets up and walks. But 99 percent of the time, he can barely move or transfer, usually missing the toilet.
I wish I knew how long we have until he is bed-bound and can't get around anymore. It makes a difference, because we are considering moving him and mom into a handicap accessible room very near the nurses station. But I'm hesitant because he hates noise and has been adamant about peace and quiet. Any thoughts or experience in how quickly or slowly your loved one progressed from wheelchair to bed-bound? A handicap room would make it easier for the nurses. However, they have assured me that he can be cared for either way.
There's no way to predict this.
I am so sorry.
The likely trajectory is that he will fall and break something, which will immobilize him for a while...or permanently. Then he will be eligible for LTC.
Thank you for your story. It helps to hear other's stories and perspective.
Bedbound is the last stage of ALZ. With my Grandmother, she went into the fetal position which is what usually happens. This is the end.