Lots of reasons. First it’s not like a family member just gets to say “I think mom’s demented” and then take over. It’s a whole miserable process that can be full of denial and family infighting. Family often bickers over this crap until something like this happens. A spouse or child could still be driving the car so the keys are around. Who is going to quit their job and provide full time babysitting day and night for the next five to ten years until they die etc? After that who is going to financially support the one with no career anymore? Is there even anyone capable of affording or providing such specialized care? What happens if the caretaker gets sick for a day or sleeps in one morning? Dementia sucks. It runs in my family and my back up plan is suicide at the first signs if/when they happen. Personally I feel sorry for anyone who is dealing.
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