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LatteLady

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37. Don't give up!

Sat Feb 7, 2026, 12:45 PM

15 hrs ago

Dementia is a slowly progressing disease, if he has changed this much in 2 weeks it is not due to dementia. It could be the meds. It could be his nutrients are out of whack. Both of those things are treatable and will get better if they are treated. Hang on to your hope and advocate for his care.

Generally hospice is for palliative (pain relieving) care for people who are not expevted to recover. Talk to the docs and the SW asap about why they think he has had these rapid cognitive changes and what they plan to do about it. Consider second opinions.

Good vibes to you and your sweetheart -

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My heart is breaking.. [View all] Desert grandma Yesterday OP

Laying here listening to Mr Maru breathe, I can't even imagine your suffering Maru Kitteh Yesterday #1

I am so sorry this is happening, you both are in my thoughts irisblue 23 hrs ago #2

Healing vibes on the way to both of you. SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #3

I'm praying for both of you Desert Grandma JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago #4

Please accept my deepest sympathy for what you are experiencing. NNadir 23 hrs ago #5

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I'm glad you find comfort in reaching out here at DU. badhair77 23 hrs ago #7

Good positive thoughts & prayers coming your way 🙏 Raine 23 hrs ago #8

My dear Desert Grandma, holding you and your husband in love niyad 23 hrs ago #9

Sending you both peace and strength. kairos12 22 hrs ago #10

I am so sorry you are going through this. Silver Gaia 22 hrs ago #11

I sympathize. My husband and I have had a long run together. calimary 22 hrs ago #12

💛 🧡 ❤️ Donkees 22 hrs ago #13

Something to ask the doctors Hannahcares 22 hrs ago #14

Sending good vibes malaise 22 hrs ago #15

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Sending hugs and strength democrank 21 hrs ago #17

I am so sorry. mgardener 21 hrs ago #18

I am sending healing vibes your way. OldBaldy1701E 21 hrs ago #19

I am so sorry that you and your husband are going through this. brer cat 21 hrs ago #20

(((gentle hug)))🫂 mwmisses4289 20 hrs ago #21

I'm so sorry...please try to stay as positive as you can. LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #22

Dearest Desert Grandma, lark 17 hrs ago #23

Vibes to him and you and your loved ones. applegrove 17 hrs ago #24

Sending prayers for you, he, and justaprogressive 17 hrs ago #25

I am so sorry. 😞 Arazi 17 hrs ago #26

Oh Desert Grandma... CousinIT 17 hrs ago #27

please know markie 17 hrs ago #28

I'm so sorry. Praying he improves quickly and will be able to return home soon. Kidney problems highplainsdem 17 hrs ago #29

Hugs to you, and prayers and healing vibes for your husband Jilly_in_VA 16 hrs ago #30

I am so sorry this is happening Bettie 16 hrs ago #31

Sending my healing vibes to YOU and your Husband!! bluestarone 15 hrs ago #32

Brutal Cirsium 15 hrs ago #33

Sending prayers for you both. LoisB 15 hrs ago #34

OMGOSH Desert Grandma, prayers, positive vibes, positive energy love and hugs. a kennedy 15 hrs ago #35

Wishing you the best at this difficult time (may you have many more precious moments together). waterwatcher123 15 hrs ago #36

Don't give up! LatteLady 15 hrs ago #37

I prayed for you both. Joinfortmill 14 hrs ago #38

Please don't forget to care for yourself JoseBalow 14 hrs ago #39

I am so sorry 🙏🙏 I lost my husband who was my best friend 5 years ago. I miss him every day. Sending hugs and prayers TommieMommy 14 hrs ago #40

That's awful Wicked Blue 14 hrs ago #41

Sending healing vibes KT2000 13 hrs ago #42

Wishing you both comfort and recovery mahina 13 hrs ago #43

So sorry to hear this... haele 13 hrs ago #44

He is lucky to have you, and you, him. Festivito 13 hrs ago #45

Steroids ms.pamela 12 hrs ago #46

Sending good vibes to you & your husband MustLoveBeagles 12 hrs ago #47

Keep up the fight.........NC popsdenver 12 hrs ago #48

Just this... Marie Marie 11 hrs ago #49

I am so very sorry, Desert grandma Grim Chieftain 11 hrs ago #50

Sending prayers cate94 11 hrs ago #51

my virtual arms are around you, Desert grandma UpInArms 10 hrs ago #52

You are in our thoughts and we're rooting for you and your husband! SouthernOregonDem 10 hrs ago #53

Wishing you and your husband B.See 9 hrs ago #54

Prayers and positive vibes coming your way. Doodles 9 hrs ago #55

I'm sending love to both of you. Hope22 9 hrs ago #56

Sending healing vibes and hugs to you. virgdem 9 hrs ago #57

Kidney infection can cause dementia symptoms - be sure they check for this. Liberty Belle 8 hrs ago #58

I am sorry for this Desert grandma..... peacebuzzard 8 hrs ago #59

Life can be so hard DownriverDem 8 hrs ago #60

I stopped and said a prayer for your husband and you. hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #61

I'm so sorry. Beacool 6 hrs ago #62

51 YEARS! Lemon Lyman 5 hrs ago #63

So sorry womanofthehills 5 hrs ago #64

I am so sorry for what you and your beloved husband are going through. HeartsCanHope 5 hrs ago #65

What you are dealing with is so hard, I know from experience with my wonderful husband. My heart goes out to you. MLAA 4 hrs ago #66

Latte Lady offers wise advice. summer_in_TX 2 hrs ago #67