Dementia is a progressive condition, meaning that it gets worse over time. The speed of deterioration differs between individuals. Age, general health and the underlying disease causing brain damage will all affect the pattern of progression. However, for some people the decline can be sudden and rapid. Yikes!
You gotta wonder if stress accelerates the deterioration process? And then, who has to intervene and at what personal cost? And is it elderly abuse not to put the person in specialty care?
We are barely past the first 1/8th of Joe’s term. This might actually become a Weekend at Bernie’s administration. If so, our media is to blame for not vetting him during the campaign. I can’t believe I’m saying this but we might have Ben better off with the real Bernie.