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@lkbous
I am not pretending at this point. My husband is beyond MCI and has FTD. If he gets something wrong I tell him. Fortunately with his type, or because of his personality?, he doesn't get belligerent. I know things may get worse.
My husband was a very intelligent man, and it hurts so much to tell him the truth about things.
When he started getting worse he was bragging one day regarding how well he was doing on a quiz, and I quite meanly replied he should no longer be bragging about his intelligence. He was a gentleman and didn't bark back at me. I'm having a hard time losing my smart and interesting husband.
All the best to you as you navigate these choppy waters. 🫂

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@judimahoney

I am in the same boat. My husband still has MCI but is progressing. My husband was very intelligent and now he has trouble putting together random things in our house or even helping our grandchildren assemble LEGOS. It is very disturbing. I totally understand your feelings.