when is the time to let friends know the situation with OH so they can help keep his social life going? He is aware that he has Az but adamant that it isn't affecting him and isn't likely to. Of course it is. The last few weeks he's been more muddled, asking the same questions many times but not retaining the answers. Early this year I told his three closest friends in confidence and suggested they could help by keeping in touch regularly rather than waiting for him to contact them. One 'friend' disappeared at once. I'm not sure how discreet his other contacts will be. I don't want to risk embarrassing him. He'll take it as a betrayal. Suggestions needed please.