I have quickly read a few of the many posts and decided to just get on with it and write! I think that this will be a good place for me to find out more and share experiences. After a year of tests etc my husband was diagnosed with 'early stage dementia, probable AZ ' in May this year. He has not been prescribed any medication and, unlike other posts, I don't have a clue what stage he is? He is very forgetful regarding daily plans etc, though retired and doesn't have a big social calendar. I have noticed he becomes anxious when we break familiar routines, for example a recent short break to a very familiar place. He will frequently repeat questions and look for reassurance about where his keys, wallet, mobile phone are...or will frantically pat pockets to reassure himself where they are. He has written to DVLA and seems to pin everything on whether he will be able to drive or not. He is still able to walk to local shops, though now writes a list for even one or two items. I first became aware of 'something' in 2009, but at that time did not understand why, I was just looking out for him a bit more than usual. He has an appointment with the memory clinic in Oct but we are not sure what to expect, though I know this will raise anxiety a notch or two as the appointment nears.
Within three days of my husbands diagnosis, my mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia. We saw a rapid decline in her logic and increase in random conversations but were all (including her GP) stunned with the diagnosis, she has breast cancer which we thought had spread. Unfortunately, despite obtaining cleaning and gardening services, she began to wander, putting herself at too greater risk. She went into a CH, which has just been made permanent. On the positive, she has really improved since being there is responding well to having more stimulation. Her humour has re-emerged and she is a popular person at the CH. She is realistic about the move and weighing up the pros and cons, which at this point in time is pretty balanced.
I recognise that this may be a more positive time on our journey and am grateful that it is here at the moment!
Anyway hello and I look forward to reading more, getting to know you and sharing good and not so good times and learning how to use this forum!
Within three days of my husbands diagnosis, my mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia. We saw a rapid decline in her logic and increase in random conversations but were all (including her GP) stunned with the diagnosis, she has breast cancer which we thought had spread. Unfortunately, despite obtaining cleaning and gardening services, she began to wander, putting herself at too greater risk. She went into a CH, which has just been made permanent. On the positive, she has really improved since being there is responding well to having more stimulation. Her humour has re-emerged and she is a popular person at the CH. She is realistic about the move and weighing up the pros and cons, which at this point in time is pretty balanced.
I recognise that this may be a more positive time on our journey and am grateful that it is here at the moment!
Anyway hello and I look forward to reading more, getting to know you and sharing good and not so good times and learning how to use this forum!
