Hi Bonnie - I agree that an earlier diagnosis could well have changed by now. I keep thinking that things can be improved with enough exercise and a brain-centered diet. I know it's not a cure but I hope that we could stave things off for as long as possible. Have you or anyone else here had any good results with exercise? Again, we are 11 years in and I don't feel he'd be diagnosed with dementia at this point. But I'm not being naive - I knows things could change quickly. Then I lay awake at night worrying about the financial part of this and what will happen to me financially if it got to the point that he couldn't stay at home. I just want to wake up from this whole nightmare and have the retirement we planned. ...I apologize, I'm feeling sorry for myself. Thank you for responding, I appreciate your input. -Jean