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elleng

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1. Wish I had some 'official' answers for you,
Tue Feb 24, 2015, 04:19 AM
Feb 2015

as I'm sure you're concerned. I suspect the definition is very broad. I think my mother had it also, for a few years before her death a few years ago, and life went on. During the 'process' she was diagnosed with cancer, which resulted in her death.

You could surely seek more opinions, and if/when symptoms become pronounced, there are meds that moderate the symptoms. For the time being, if you think she's capable of doing things, I'd let her do them, and encourage it. Would be bad to look at her askance with wondering eyes, resulting in her own uncertainty about her capabilities. (That's MY suggestion.)

You might also post at Seniors.

Good luck.

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