I've known something was wrong for up to four years. Hubs had a dementia diagnosis from our primary physician over a year ago but the word Alzheimer's hadn't been used before. It was a relief, if you can call it that, to have the diagnosis confirmed and the neurologist and social worker who was in on the consult were extremely helpful. I feel better because I have a better idea of what's to come and how to plan for it. My main difficulty now is getting my husband to accept that he has this disease. He doesn't want to have it. Who would? But I'd like him to be part of our planning for as long as he is able.