re: Neurologist said he is considering filing with a judge to remove my FIL from his finances

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The doctor brought up taking my FIL’s keys and his ability to do his own finances. He told my wife as an aside that if they aren’t able to make necessary changes ASAP, he would bring it to a judge.

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It is normal for the family to compensate for the person with Alzheimer's so much so that they don't see the significance of the decline.

This was a wake up call that you have to act now before something bad happens. He should not be handling his finances or driving. Get the power of attorney to the person he trusts the most. He may be happy to stop doing it. It is frustrating to the patient to not be able to handle things that used to be easy. If he lives alone, he needs to be in memory care. If he has a caregiver at home, then he has to be watched 24/7. He is going to do something to harm himself or mess up his home--like causing a flood by leaving on the faucet or starting a fire while trying to cook. This is serious.

The doctor knows the family is compensating for him because everyone does it. He can't finish a sentence, you do it. He leaves the faucet running, you turn it off. He forgets someone's name, you remind him.

Act now to make sure he has the best quality of life while he can still enjoy it. Alzheimer's acts fast. Don't wait. If you haven't seen the movie Still Alice, you might watch it. It will be an eye opener.