Has been trying to get a trust set up for his two kids, they have been angry at him since their mother divorced him 40 years ago, he then married someone they hated and she divorced him 2011. I have been a ranch neighbor always and have worked for him (and second wife) for over 30 years. Nasty divorce (both) last one worse as kids were pushing for it, then still continued being upset after his divorce, daughter in law always yells at him when she comes around and has been told by his primary not to come around but still does. None of them visit very often, only when they want something. Text book, Abandoned Parents: The Devil's Dilemma cause #2 Third party interveners. I have seen him go thru severe stress since 2011 and his body is breaking down, just think this has all precipitated cognitive decline? Also, the dementia? He is 85.
Stress can cause forgetfulness. It can make you sick. But is not a precursor to Dementia.
And I can see what stress is doing for my sig other with his family issues. He's become more of an absent minded professor than ever before :P
There are different Dementias. Some people decline faster than others. Yes, there are good days and bad. Sleeping a lot is part of it too. The brain is literally dying. Bit by bit. The ability to reason goes first, I think. Being able to process what is being said takes longer. Short term goes. Comprehending. There comes a time they can't be alone.
Your a good friend. After taking care of Mom 24/7 for a couple of years, other than my husband, I would not volunteer to care for anyone else.
Thanks for the explanation of the different dementias, that is so hard to understand.