My husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's for four years, with symptoms for 5-6 years. I retired three years ago and have looked after him since then. I have no family support and have found it increasingly difficult to do so. Recently he has become more and more confused, always wanting to go home, thinking he is on holiday or in a home and a lot of the time does not recognise me as his wife but thinks I am his carer or a friend from years ago. His confusion is always worse first thing in the morning or after dark in the evening. More recently he has become more and more hostile towards me, saying I am stealing his car and telling me to get out of his house. He goes to his sister and tells her that "that woman is a ***** and is not making his meals and he wants her out etc. He can get very angry and I am frightened he will resort to physical violence which he has not done yet.
I have spoken to the CPN on several occasions and his medication has been adjusted several times but doesn't seem to be making any difference. The last time I spoke to the CPN she spoke to the consultant who has now recommended that he go into the ward in the hospital for an assessment of his needs. This will take about three weeks and according to a family member the ward is not a very nice place. I am so torn and cant decide whether to go ahead with this but I am at my wits end and my health is suffering. He flatly refuses to have any help in the house or goo to any kin of day care. I would appreciate any advice
I have spoken to the CPN on several occasions and his medication has been adjusted several times but doesn't seem to be making any difference. The last time I spoke to the CPN she spoke to the consultant who has now recommended that he go into the ward in the hospital for an assessment of his needs. This will take about three weeks and according to a family member the ward is not a very nice place. I am so torn and cant decide whether to go ahead with this but I am at my wits end and my health is suffering. He flatly refuses to have any help in the house or goo to any kin of day care. I would appreciate any advice