My girlfriend’s uncle has been showing clear signs of decline losing track of basic conversations, forgetting how to manage his finances. What's hard is watching how deeply it affects her. She remembers who he was, and now he seems like a version of himself that doesn't know what's missing. It’s heartbreaking and it hits home how terrifying it must feel to lose awareness of your own mind. This thread really brings that into focus. We're not ready for how common this is going to become.