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Thank you so much. My husband is 77. I think I’m in a bit of denial and need to at least try the drug. S is definitely slipping. I want him to have several more years before we need Memory Care or more help. We are moving in 2026 to a new independent living apt. With the idea that eventually he may need memory care but with me on the property. I hope we can enjoy more time “together.”
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I feel the same way - I am usually in denial until my husband (75) does something that I can’t explain away ad I know he has a problem. It’s very hard to deal with!
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Good idea to prepare for Memory Care. That is vital, imo. The stress of full time care can be overwhelming.
While dad has substantial limitations from the Alz, he still maintains in ways that amazes us. We think he’s about 12 years into this. Yet, he can still say his ss#, bank card PINs, address, phone numbers, dob, draw a clock and look up phone numbers for various people and businesses and have almost normal conversations with them! But, he often doesn’t recognize the grandchildren, doesn’t know the day of the week, month, year, etc. He can bathe and use the bathroom, but not much else. He could not make a sandwich. And he has delusions and frequent fixations that are very debilitating.
Good luck with the meds. I’ll look forward to seeing your posts.