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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and characterized by progressive cognitive deterioration with declining activities of daily living and neuropsychiatric symptoms or behavioral changes. An early symptom is memory loss (amnesia), usually manifesting as minor forgetfulness that becomes pronounced with illness progression, with relative...

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Thank you so much for all of your advice.

I typed up a letter today and mailed it to the Social Services dept. I also faxed it so they would get it today. I kept it anonymous because I didn't want my aunt to know it was me. Only my husband and I know it was me.

I didn't call and do it because I didn't think I could without crying... so I just faxed and mailed it. If nothing happens soon, I will call.

But I got the ball rolling - hopefully.
I will keep you updated on what happens.

Thank you soooo much for your support.
Please keep my family in your prayers.

Happy thanksgiving
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I just read about your situation with your grandmother. You are doing the right thing by her. It's so difficult to do this, I know, and I think it is even harder because you are so young to be in this position. I am 60 and am the caregiver for my own mother. I remember how hard it was when I finally realized I had to become her mother/guardian because she could not make rational decisions any more.

It's a mind boggling transition in your reality to suddenly be the adult in a situation where all the adults around you are incapacitated or in denial.

It was the loving thing to do. Don't be afraid.

I hope that social services responds soon and can find your grandparents a good place.
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