Sometimes cognitive issues are related to treatable conditions like vitamin deficiencies, fluid on brain, medication, etc. so to me ruling out causes was important. Plus, depending on the cause, there are new treatments for Alzheimer’s. (Infusions) With this hope, early diagnosis is important, imo.

Since you are familiar with caregiving someone who has dementia, you understand what that entails. It’s brutal, so I understand your dread. But, you do have time to gather info, plan, get legal documents in place (do that immediately) and get the options to help you. Talk therapy helped me both times I did it.