My husband at age 57 diagnosed 2 years ago with Alzheimers

Posted by kristinekay @kristinekay, 2 days ago

My mother in law comes to visit my husband at home for a few hours each afternoon while I’m at work. She talks to him like a child…she tells him the little fuzzies in his brain is effecting his memory. Is this right?

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katrina123 | @katrina123 | 2 days ago

Does this bother your husband?

kristinekay | @kristinekay | 2 days ago

Unsure. He has always been so laid back. Maybe it bothers me more than it does him.

katrina123 | @katrina123 | 1 day ago

kristinekay,

Your husband was diagnosed at such a young age. I am so sorry. That must be so terribly difficult for you.

My husband was diagnosed with memory issues at 82 and he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 87. I have a wonderful family, but I don't think anyone really understands what it is like to live day in and day out with someone who has Alzheimer's.

kristinekay | @kristinekay | 13 hours ago

You are correct. So very painful to watch my husband go through this. I feel guilty leaving him and at times I get frustrated. Hard to work full time, take care of a home by myself and also take care of my husband.