re: Dementia at 54 years old

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With early onset the patient dies quickly. Older patients last longer for some reason.

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My mom had it. Her's progressed slowly, but to those close to her, it was no fun. I was her primary care giver for about 8 years. With a lot of help, she was able to live alone in her house, but it took a lot of help and I spent a few days with her each week. But when she fell and broke a hip, it took her quickly. She was up and walking a day after the surgery, then just stopped eating and died two days later.

It affected my MiL differently. She went downhill much faster and with more severe symptoms. She thought her daughter was her sister.

You just don't know.