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@crankyyankee

Very similar here. My 92 yr old husband diagnosed in 2019 and is stable. When he first began to stay in bed longer, I became irritable because it threw off need schedule and meal schedule, but I soon realized that he wouldn't fall if he was in bed, he didn't have to remember what he just ate and he was making his own schedule. AND it was good for me since I could get some things done and have some "me" time. He enthusiastically eats two healthful meals a day and continues to be good natured. I just had to give up my expectation of "how he should be" and make the best of "how he is". He too has a doctor who is my cheerleader and that's very helpful to me.

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Does he still get up to use the bathroom?

Thank you for helping me to see that what "is" is ok. My husband with ALZ sleeps a lot, and I was feeling concerned about him sleeping his life away. I'm reminded of the prayer that asks you to accept what you can't change, change what you can, and hope for the strength to know the difference.
I appreciate this forum to learn and share; perception and attitude can change how you view your situation.