Your mention of those occasional calls from relatives who live afar brought memories of my rage to the surface. We went through this with my dad more than 20 years ago, when dementia was rarely discussed. I wish I had been forewarned about these relatives, then I could have simplify nodded or said “uh-huh,” knowing it was to be expected. By sharing your experience, perhaps you have spared someone the agony of dealing with this aspect of the journey. Ultimately, those of us who understood what was happening ignored the rest and helped Dad enjoy his remaining time the best we knew how.

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