Just saying hi

[LynneMcV]

Yesterday, three days after his 58th birthday my husband was diagnosed with early onset dementia. The actual term Alzheimer's was not used - I don't know if that will be confirmed further down the road. All I know is that he has been started immediately on Aricept.
I'm torn between being grateful that he is on a medication that will apparently slow things down - but full of dread about what lies ahead. I guess the only way is to take each day at a time and enjoy what we have for as long as we have it. It's hard not to keep looking ahead though.
I am glad that I have found this forum and that I will be able to link up with others who are facing the same journey. x

[lady g]

Hi welcome to TP. You will find lots of friendley advice and people who understand your situation. Sorry your husband is so young to have this awful illness but hopefully the aricept will help. None of us know what each day brings but keep postig on here and you wont be alone. lots of love and hugs xxx

[Grannie G]

I find it so sad to hear yet again of another with early [young] onset dementia. I do hope the Aricept helps him.

I know it`s easier said than done but please try not to look too far ahead. My husband was older when diagnosed, he was 72, and I had experienced dementia with my mother so thought I knew what to expect.

However my mother`s progression was very different to my husband`s so I still had to face the unexpected. I think you have the right idea, to take each day as it comes and enjoy as much quality life together as you can.

It`s good you have found the Forum early. It is a wonderful source of support.

[Christin]

Hello LynneMcV, welcome to Talking Point. I am so sorry to read about your husband, but pleased you have found TP. There is a wealth of info and support here, please post whenever you need help or a chat.

There are a great deal of AS factsheets available on the website. This one After A Diagnosis has some helpful advice on what steps you could take.

Very best wishes to you and I look forward to seeing you here again.

[LynneMcV]

Thank you for all your kind replies. It means a lot to me that people take time to reply. I just feel so lost at the moment but this site is a huge plus for me and provides such a wealth of information - I am so grateful for it.