My MIL is in next to final stage. 4 years ago she would do every one’s taxes. Now she doesn’t even know who we are. She has hallucinations. My wife has to change her diapers and bath her. She can only mutter a few coherent words. I can see the effects stress has on my wife, FIL and sister in law. They refuse to put her in a care home. I just keep hoping she passes peacefully in her sleep.
may God continue to bless you and your MIL. it’s wonderful that she has a faithful, caring family to help her through to the end (or as near to the end as you can make it). i tell you, your reward in heaven will be great.
there’s no question that you have to fight like hell for your dementia patient. we’ve cared now for two. one has passed on. many times our moms would have been taken from us early, but for our diligence with medical authority and even our own ignorance. they know nothing really about dementia, despite wasting untold millions on research (that’s what ought to make you mad). may God keep you and yours strong.