An Introduction
At the time of this writing, I am 43yrs old and work in the tech industry in Southern California; my mother is 74 and has dementia. She has manifested symptoms for years, but they have become much more serious; we are now seeking a formal diagnosis; we are now seeking a path forward. This blog is an attempt to process the evolution of my mother’s condition, as well as my role as a secondary caregiver currently living remotely. I actually don’t expect anyone to find or read this. As of this week, it’s been communicated and agreed that my mother will no longer: drive pay bills or handle credit cards I was just there 2 months ago. Very nervously, and following an argument, I allowed her to drive me to the airport (10min from her house). Had I realized it would be the last time she would ever be in the drivers seat with me, I would’ve savored it more - but her decline since that time has been rapid and intense, surprising everyone. In my heart, I wa...