Hi,
I’m new to this.
I’ve wandered around the site a little and thanks for the warm welcome!
My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 12 months ago after 2 years of MCI
I knew from the start we had a problem, he’s a proud man with a brain like a planet ( well was)
It’s early days for us and learning about some of the difficulties, I’m feeling very humble because mostly we’re good.
We are fully engaged with the Memory Clinic and all the support activities (this is amazing in Birmingham- really joined up!)
I’m reading everything! I have loving support from friends and family so yes I’m blessed
Losing things is our biggest issue. He will try to start a job and something is broken or missing. That’s when the accusations start. It’s always my lovely son in law. Something borrowed and not returned usually. He can spin the most elaborate story of where and when it was lent. Items from 40 years ago (garden roller) to a duster for his car, today. He will get on the phone and my family don’t know what to say to him. I’m learning quickly- we look together, distract, and mostly try not to argue or explain.
My husband is high functioning at the moment (except when he isn’t!) this makes it hard for me not to try reasoning in the first place but we often start to shout and that’s when his frustration sets in and he accuses me of not supporting him. This is hard when I know he’s wrong and we’re used to being truthful and trusting ( I’m not always right!)
He has told me to pack my bags and **** off, this man never swears
Any way I’m still here!
Hardest part is what to advise the kids to say
Any suggestions?
I’m new to this.
I’ve wandered around the site a little and thanks for the warm welcome!
My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 12 months ago after 2 years of MCI
I knew from the start we had a problem, he’s a proud man with a brain like a planet ( well was)
It’s early days for us and learning about some of the difficulties, I’m feeling very humble because mostly we’re good.
We are fully engaged with the Memory Clinic and all the support activities (this is amazing in Birmingham- really joined up!)
I’m reading everything! I have loving support from friends and family so yes I’m blessed
Losing things is our biggest issue. He will try to start a job and something is broken or missing. That’s when the accusations start. It’s always my lovely son in law. Something borrowed and not returned usually. He can spin the most elaborate story of where and when it was lent. Items from 40 years ago (garden roller) to a duster for his car, today. He will get on the phone and my family don’t know what to say to him. I’m learning quickly- we look together, distract, and mostly try not to argue or explain.
My husband is high functioning at the moment (except when he isn’t!) this makes it hard for me not to try reasoning in the first place but we often start to shout and that’s when his frustration sets in and he accuses me of not supporting him. This is hard when I know he’s wrong and we’re used to being truthful and trusting ( I’m not always right!)
He has told me to pack my bags and **** off, this man never swears
Any way I’m still here!
Hardest part is what to advise the kids to say
Any suggestions?