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Thank you for your response.  He was in an assisted living for 9 months and now a nursing home, since his diagnosis.  I realized in the beginning that it wasn't safe for him to be at home, or for me or others.  No way would I have been able to keep him out of a vehicle to drive, or off farming equipment.  I would have just been an obstacle in his way.  He is an hour away, and I go there every day, his comfort is me being with him.  However, his time concept is such that if I am not able to go, the next time I do, to him, it is the day after the last time that I was there.   He is not at the point of needed hospice as yet, but the decline is so rapid.  Walking is becoming very difficult, and a wheelchair necessary at times.  Other symptoms of stage 7 are more evident, as it seems he is beyond 6.  He is finally cooperative in taking medication and allowing hygiene care.  The change from assisted living to nursing home was much different than I expected.  He is very accepting, as if he was always there.  The conditions are such a drastic change that I was very concerned.   Dementia is such a terrible disease.  Every day is the same, but different.  Anyone not experiencing this with a loved one, might not understand that statement.   I appreciate so much everyone's input with thoughts and concerns.   Patti