Good morning, I’m 72 and I have very recently October 2021, been diagnosed with mixed dementia Alzheimer’s/vascular. I’m working my way up to 20mg Memantine ( my heart rate is low due to beta blockers) I wondered if anyone on this very informative site could suggest a way I can help myself without more medication with smells or any tips. I have started painting by number, word search , reading. I find that I have days when I feel really anxious even sitting in a chair at home, perhaps a few days in a week then i‘m okay for a few days, but especially in busy/noisy environments, like supermarkets. I have a wonderful supportive husband who tries so hard to help. I also get really angry when I find I can’t “think” how to do something that I have previously had no problems with. It’s like my brain stops sending messages back, it’s like asking google a question and nothing happens! Dam internet!!! Has anyone else had this problem either themselves or with someone they care for? my husband and I hope to go to a dementia coffee morning mid December, this will hopefully give my husband some support and insight. Also to let him know he isn’t alone! ( we have always been very insula and have only wanted each other’s company) , “I knew I would get old one day, I just just didn’t think it would be this quickly “ But each day is a shiny new day, and I have so much to be thankful for! Thank you for taking the time to read my post, I know with support, laughter and information we can make this journey so much easier ( famous last words?) thank you Helen xx