My father-in-law is suffering from dementia.

First, I didn't know that dementia progresses so quickly and rapidly.

Since 2017, I had a slight suspicion, so my parents-in-law went to a large hospital for a check-up.

For some reason I don't know, you didn't receive treatment, and as a year... and another year passed...

He was diagnosed with dementia in March of this year.

There are many types of dementia. My father-in-law was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia.

At first, it didn't seem that serious. She just said that her mother kept forgetting her father, that he was quick-tempered, and that he was having a hard time too... She mentioned these things. When I called her father, he kept passing the phone to her mother... He usually does that, so I didn't realize it was this serious.

And even during the Lunar New Year, everything was normal, and when we all gathered with my sister-in-law once in March... there didn't seem to be much seriousness.

But... April and May were really difficult... my mother's condition worsened suddenly, and she called me frequently...

Running to my in-laws' house... it was more than three times a week.

Once, my father lost control of his anger and broke the car window.

Does dementia usually progress this quickly?

I have seen many people suffering from dementia, but I don't think I've seen anyone with as diverse and rapidly progressing symptoms as my father-in-law.

Actually, my grandmother also has age-related dementia... but she looks so perfectly fine.

Because the condition was not severe enough for day and night care centers, it was considered as a psychiatric hospital.

You are also feeling uncomfortable due to the side effects of the sedative medication.

In many ways... the house is in a very difficult state due to dementia.

Still, you're currently hospitalized... I went to visit during the holiday too, so my mind is a bit foggy, but...

I also looked into it with my grandchild.

I once again thought that I am really old and not suffering from dementia.

From now on, I think I should take good care of myself and also take good care of my healthy parents, among other things...

Various thoughts were exchanged.

I hope everyone takes good care of their health.