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I remember reading this when it was published. It's so terrifying and sad. At least he had money to afford near constant care towards the end, but how many folks have illnesses like these and are hung out to dry due to poor finances?
This is such an alien concept as a non-American. Lack of money should not mean lack of medical care in any developed nation, let alone the “richest and greatest”
It's very expensive to support dementia patients. They need as much care as a baby, but have adult weight and capabilities. You might be in trouble even in a country with a great support system. You need to have someone there every single day for most of the waking hours.