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How can I deal with undiagnosed, unrecognized, likely dementia?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jun 28 1:56pm | Replies (53)
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@memoriestomoments thanks for this clear advice. I’ll certainly stay in this forum for the foreseeable future!
I’ve tried a few different ways, with many months in between, to suggest consulting an expert. My friend is absolutely refusing to acknowledge ANYTHING. If I remind him too often about what he just said or recently did, he becomes irritated.

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memoriestomoments | @memoriestomoments | Jun 28 2:37am

@sunnygardens
Me again.

I just read about a relatively new "profession" that may be helpful. Aging Life Care Professionals. Your friend needs a plan for the future and that future cannot be you taking care of everything starting now, through his denial period, and on through the undeniable period.

You might end up needing to force the issue by making plans for your physical separation and then use someone like these folks to help him move forward.
https://www.aginglifecare.org/

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