This Friday 2nd October is the first anniversary of my hubby's Alzheimer's diagnosis! The year has flown by, it's also been an emotional & busy year for us to say the least! My hubby is only 55 and in the last year has declined more than I thought he would. We've done a bit of tv work and radio to spread the word that younger people are being diagnosed with this horrid condition. I'm trying to set up a local support group for younger couples like us to get together & exchange our stories. I've found it very hard to watch my hubby change and progressively forget simple things while remembering other things you'd expect him to forget! And I found it hard to keep my cool on many occasions!!!! Just shows you the complexity to this disease! Everyone is different as they say. For me personally it's the unknown that frightens me, how long will he be able to continue working? How long will he be able to carry out normal day-to-day tasks? How long will he remember the names of our grandchildren? What will he be like this time next year? All the questions that just can't be answered.
On the Plus side we've had a good year, fantastic support, spent many a weekend away on short romantic breaks, enjoyed our 33 years together, took days off when we shouldn't have done, spent extra special time with children and grandchildren, and my thoughts are long may it continue. I love him so much it hurts but I'm noticing the changes almost weekly and he's only 55, why is life so unfair I ask myself!
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On the Plus side we've had a good year, fantastic support, spent many a weekend away on short romantic breaks, enjoyed our 33 years together, took days off when we shouldn't have done, spent extra special time with children and grandchildren, and my thoughts are long may it continue. I love him so much it hurts but I'm noticing the changes almost weekly and he's only 55, why is life so unfair I ask myself!
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