My ex-wife a beautiful vibrant woman Has been diagnosed with a form of early onset dementia in her late 50s. It is complicated by alcoholism that was unknown by the family because of hidden drinking. She is in denial when sober and risk to herself because she won’t allow anybody to assist. Anyone with experience or suggestions would be greatly appreciated thank you
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My husband is going to visit a good friend of his in hospice tomorrow who has days left to live. He's 50 and dying of alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. He knew what was happening to him but chose to continue drinking.
You can't save your ex wife from herself, nor can you force her into care, or to stop drinking, or convince her the dementia will worsen the more she drinks. Especially if you don't have medical POA. She'll probably have to hurt herself and get rushed to the hospital before she'll be forced into Assisted Living. And even then it may not happen.
Wishing you the best of luck with a difficult situation
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