"Jack Nelson was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011. He had known something was wrong with his thought process. He wanted to see Dr. Jim Deline and Dr. Deline did acknowledge that problem. I had been aware earlier than that. Since each victim is touched differently, the caregiver can't always get help, or know how to handle or get along. There were times when I couldn't convince Jack what he was doing or thinking wasn't correct because as time went on he didn't think anything was wrong. There was memory loss of things he said or did that weren't normal, so when he said or did outlandish things, he didn't believe he had. He was admitted to Macon Health Care just as COVID-19 raised its ugly head in 2020. I think listening to those who have experienced similar episodes with their loved ones is an important part of getting through this. Since they won't recover, the caregiver needs to take care of themselves. No guilt if they choose to place their family member in a care facility. [In the end] Jack did not pass away from Alzheimer's, but heart issues and kidney problems." Toni Nelson, loving wife of 71 years
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