Yes, Mother-in-Law Has Alzheimer's Dementia
By LooeyVille
@LooeyVille (40)
United States
October 23, 2025 1:39pm CST
Well, what we suspected is now official. Mother-in-Law has Alzheimer's Dementia, in moderate severity. She also has depression and anxiety.
Mother-in-law didn't get upset when she heard the news. She just can't grasp it. She doesn't understand that anything's different about her. She thinks she's fine.
It will progress fast and at some point she'll need to be in Memory Care, maybe even a couple of months from now, but for right now we've got safeguards in place for her and she can continue to live in her apartment. For now. Things might change daily.
Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts and well-wishes. We're having a "family meeting" via conference call tonight with the other son and his wife to fill them in and develop a plan.
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11 responses
@kaylachan (80134)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19h
Just don't be so quick to count her out just yet. Sure, it does affect the ability to express one self and do day to day living, and yes, you need to be careful. But, despite her newly diagnosed condition, include her in any plans, even if you don't think she understand or will forget. The worst thing you can do, is isolate her and start treating her differently. If medication is an option to slow the progression. Ask her, and respect her answer.
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@Traceyjayne (6008)
• United Kingdom
22h
Sorry to hear it but at least it is official now. Luckily no more driving , or accidents. I do hope the other son helps you and her more. Thinking of you all x
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@DaddyEvil (160265)
• United States
18h
That's a real shame but at least now you know for sure.
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@LindaOHio (204195)
• United States
4h
At least you know now what you're working with. I hope when she does need Memory Care that it's a smooth transition. Prayers.
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@GardenGerty (166120)
• United States
12h
Now it is official. I am sure that together you will take the best steps.
@RasmaSandra (90104)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18h
Sorry to hear this but now you know and what to expect, I will put her in my prayers,
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@xFiacre (14539)
• Ireland
21h
@looeyville Horrible to hear but at least now you can make plans for her future. Not a nice situation to be in for any of you. Been there.
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@MarieCoyle (49920)
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19h
The main thing is to try to keep her safe, which will probably get harder and harder to do. I hope the family pow-wow goes well.
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