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A Journey Through Dementia, 2007

Jeff, Betsy's husband of 25 years, vowed to care for her at home as long as possible. But after she had a seizure six months ago, her already dwindling abilities declined dramatically. She began chanting and jabbering and became fully dependent on Jeff to bathe, dress and feed her.