A lot of you are writing off his forgetfulness or making light of it.
My dad was like this two years ago, and now he is fully unable to participate in life any more except to be watched like a child and see people and eat. My dad the vibrant person is gone. Alzheimer’s can go very fast; he has significantly declined this summer alone.
They say that over half of 85 year olds have it. So take this poor guy seriously. And hope that he can get it under control so that his decline is slower than my dad’s.
Yes, I suppose we are. That's what we do about a lot of things we can't change. Like death or disease. I'm not going to pity the guy, what good would that do him? When I'm on my deathbed and in pain, I hope I have the courage to laugh and remember the good times. I'm a prime candidate for Alzheimers by the way. I hate the disease but I will not let it define me nor my loved ones. I certainly don't wish it on anybody and I hope JMcMahon finds a cure but forgetting is the norm for the elderly.
I'm so sorry, Yaelle. My Dad is 80 and I see some problems with him. It IS like the "vibrant person is gone".
My Mother, also 80, has similar symptoms.
When I am alone with either of them, they tell me how bad the other is doing. I cry when I get home.
Bless you and your Dad and the rest of your family.
It is tough.
I don’t think anyone would make light, if he had described symptoms that were different from what most people suffer in their 50’s.
I’m sorry to hear about the rapid decline of your Dad. My mother-in-law has Alzheimer’s so I know how awful it can be.