Hi all. I have come across this forum and thought I would join- my husband of nearly 46 years has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s - I feel as if my the bottom of my world has fallen out.
I have suspected something now for a couple of years - my only surprise was it was Alzheimer's- I thought it would have been vascular as he had type 2 diabetes kidney failure, aortic stenosis and neuropathy - his vascular system in the brain is ok
My mother had Alzheimer’s and passed away 25 years ago - support was non existent then but I can remember the sadness of her decline before passing away - so I’m full of emotion for the future
Please can I ask for a bit if help?
My husband has always preferred our own company over social and family events however he now doesn’t even speak with me - if I want a conversation - he will only answer if I ask a question - but won’t extend or continue- us this part if the decline or him being awkward?
I am now either irritable or resigned - seem to have lost my view of a happy future - does anyone have any help how I can rekindle my joy?
Thanks in advanced
I have suspected something now for a couple of years - my only surprise was it was Alzheimer's- I thought it would have been vascular as he had type 2 diabetes kidney failure, aortic stenosis and neuropathy - his vascular system in the brain is ok
My mother had Alzheimer’s and passed away 25 years ago - support was non existent then but I can remember the sadness of her decline before passing away - so I’m full of emotion for the future
Please can I ask for a bit if help?
My husband has always preferred our own company over social and family events however he now doesn’t even speak with me - if I want a conversation - he will only answer if I ask a question - but won’t extend or continue- us this part if the decline or him being awkward?
I am now either irritable or resigned - seem to have lost my view of a happy future - does anyone have any help how I can rekindle my joy?
Thanks in advanced