Welcome back @virtuous69. There are many mentors and members on Mayo Clinic Connect. Here is the Caregivers: Dementia group, I see you've already met @indiannascott a mentor.

I'm sorry to hear that your husband is showing early signs of dementia. But I'm glad you found your way back here to meet other caregivers like @billchitwood @janet7 @jeaniecdn @shirleymac @tsc and give and get support with caregiving.

Has your husband been diagnosed with dementia? Or are you noticing new signs that have you asking questions about a possible diagnosis?

I noticed my husband, Bill, doing weird things, including mood swings, over 10 years ago - no diagnosis until this year. First he started to get really angry about things and fighting with friends (we lost a few friends due to this). Then I noticed his taste was strange. He kept having me throw out food as he was sure it was bad (a newly opened jar of peanut butter for one). When I didn't find the taste bad he would get verbally abusive to me. Then major problems with working with his computer (all my fault) - next came TV remotes, followed by his phone.
At first I thought I was reading too much into things - family and other people didn't see it. He used to do acting and commercials so is really good at Showtime!

His son Scott came to visit him last Sunday and even though Bill put on a good act Scott did pick up on things - but later only remembered how well he was doing, and his old joking self, etc. His loss of 20 pounds in less than 3 weeks became a good thing as he is really fit now, according to son. 6' and a sudden 162 pounds doesn't strike me that way.

I was advised by several people, including forum 'Scott' to keep a journal. Which is an excellent idea. So easy to forget things and dates.

Prayers your way.