Do You Ever Worry About Getting Dementia?

I’m worried about getting dementia
I’m no longer myself any more
I sometimes snap at people
At times I bust out crying
I’m scared of losing my mind
What happens if I get dementia?

Should I consider writing a living will and assigning a Power of Attorney?

If I write that I don’t want to go into a nursing home, will it be honoured
 

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PeppermintPatty said:
If I write that I don’t want to go into a nursing home, will it be honoured
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Sorry to go somewhat off-topic - but I have a question. I think most people would object to going into a nursing home. But I'm wondering what the alternative is? I mean, if you're unable to look after yourself safely, what is the answer? To impose on family?
 
I am seeing a Neuropsychologist next week regarding forgetfulness and memory loss. A Two-part test to determine brain & memory status for further recommendations.
I value my brain and to lose only a smidgen would be like losing my sight and my ability to see. Perhaps prescription brain modification like prescription lenses for the brain might be implanted for shortsiddedness.
 

VaughanJB said:
Sorry to go somewhat off-topic - but I have a question. I think most people would object to going into a nursing home. But I'm wondering what the alternative is? I mean, if you're unable to look after yourself safely, what is the answer? To impose on family?
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No imposing on family. Not a chance. The alternative isn’t something I’m interested in writing about.
 
VaughanJB said:
But to be fair, someone afflicted with Dementia can't be left alone, right?
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Dementia isn’t a clear cut thing. People don’t usually suddenly get dementia. It’s most often, a gradual thing that progresses slowly. My parents had it for years before they went into a nursing home. My mom had a stroke and needed 24 hour supervision. The years before this happened, they could be left alone . I’m not a nurse practitioner or a doctor but to answer your question from my experience , the answer is YES they can be left alone and probably prefer to be.
 
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