Bill has MCI or mild dementia. Plus numerous small health problems. The MCI started out with him having problems using his computer, DVD, remote, phone, etc. Forgetting words and in some cases relatives names. He does really well at doctor appointments and they don't see/believe what I live with at home.
Recently he was assessed for hospice and it was recommended by the guy who came to the house - but the doctor who just looked at his medical records turned him down (a lot worse since then). He has lost a lot of weight - doesn't want to eat. He has now added lack of bowel control to lack of bladder control. His moods, even with medications, swing from angry to loving. A constant yoyo. He has had at least 10 falls since last April that I know of. Sometimes he admits he had falls back then that he didn't tell me about as he was able to get himself up - which he can no longer do.
From everything I've read he should qualify for hospice, which would make things better for him. And for me, having more help. It is amazing the 'show' he can put on for doctors! Makes me wonder if he is lying to them or to me??? He wants me to wait on him 24/7.