re: Living/passed grandparents - different treatment (Alzheimer involved) ...TL:DR

My Mom passed away several years back due to dementia. I took early retirement to move in with her for the time she had remaining; I am the only living immediate family member. I felt it was my responsibility to do what I could for her. I had full time, in home care to help me, which was very helpful. It was emotionally difficult to see her deterioration, both mentally and physically, but there was nobody else to be with her. At the end, I was ready to let her go and gratefull that I was able to spend her last times with her.