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Short and to the point, sorry you are in this situation.
Yes, this is what Alzheimer’s does. No, she will not get better. She may have some days that are better than others, may not decline noticeably for a while, but they only get worse.
You are fortunate in having a facility nearby that you are familiar with, and she did not fight it before. (I would not place any bets on what her reaction might be now, attitudes often change with this horrible disease).
Was there an incident where she was asked to leave? If not, it could make it easier to get her back in. Many believe it’s better to get them in earlier, when they are better able to meet others and deal with new surroundings.
You did not mention a family. You probably know that soon she will need 24/7 watching and attending, 365 days a year. It’s very, very hard on a family, no one can do it alone without a lot of help.
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Thanks for replying. I opted to take her out of assisted living because of covid. I am the only family...I have her 24/7...with the exception of 2 days of 4 hr homecare... I know for a few weeks she was declining fast and now all of a sudden...she seems almost normal..except for her memory that never changes...she has no clue...but she always says I am just old and worn out she has never spoke of or asked any questions about Alzheimer's...even when neurologist told her she had Alzheimer's she never acknowledged him.0
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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