My husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Consultant said it is at the serious/advanced stage and he can't be left unattended. I've applied for help with a sitting service but will be on a long waiting list. How do people cope with being unable to leave the house, make plans etc. We have no children and all other family members and friends are tied up with their own responsibilities so I'm totally on my own. At the minute if he's alert enough and seems comfortable I'm taking a chance and doing mad trolley dashes for shopping but that's the only time I leave the house and I'm climbing the walls. Advice welcome.