My husband (age 76) was diagnosed almost 2 years ago. I first began to note odd events in 2012 and now in retrospect I realise that he had symptoms at least 12 - 15 years ago. My problem is that he is in complete denial to the extent that he will aggressively challenge anyone (Inc Medical profession) who suggest otherwise. This makes it impossible for me to get help as his sole carer. I am quite a few years younger and I still work full time (necessity and my only respite!)
He is incapable of helping around the house and garden. He does occasionally try but to be honest I spend more time explaining and then re-doing it.
He sometimes poo's as he can't get to the loo in time and has recently wet the bed (Incontinence mattress protectors just ordered in secret and will be discretely fitted.
He had a home memory assessment 12 months ago and nothing since. Two clinic psychiatrist visits which resulted in him walking out in rage because of the 'Alzheimers' word and 4 or 5 CPN home visits.
He's had several falls (one resulting in ambulance trip to A&E where they failed to contact me, I found out from a neighbour. I got a 'fall' monitor fitted through Age UK..excellent help from them but he refuses to wear it!
Sorry to go on, there are so many out there that are much worse off then me but I am just so fed up because I feel like my life is over and all I have to look forward to is more of this and feeling tired and isolated...No offers of help from his children (2nd marriage for us both) I am in my 60's but want to continue working as long as I can for my own sanity (I also need the money)..selfish some would say but necessary.
It would be easier if he would accept it, but I'm not cruel and don't mention it.
Rant Over....Rant Over....rant over....whoops repeating myself...Sorry I have to lighten my mood ...
He is incapable of helping around the house and garden. He does occasionally try but to be honest I spend more time explaining and then re-doing it.
He sometimes poo's as he can't get to the loo in time and has recently wet the bed (Incontinence mattress protectors just ordered in secret and will be discretely fitted.
He had a home memory assessment 12 months ago and nothing since. Two clinic psychiatrist visits which resulted in him walking out in rage because of the 'Alzheimers' word and 4 or 5 CPN home visits.
He's had several falls (one resulting in ambulance trip to A&E where they failed to contact me, I found out from a neighbour. I got a 'fall' monitor fitted through Age UK..excellent help from them but he refuses to wear it!
Sorry to go on, there are so many out there that are much worse off then me but I am just so fed up because I feel like my life is over and all I have to look forward to is more of this and feeling tired and isolated...No offers of help from his children (2nd marriage for us both) I am in my 60's but want to continue working as long as I can for my own sanity (I also need the money)..selfish some would say but necessary.
It would be easier if he would accept it, but I'm not cruel and don't mention it.
Rant Over....Rant Over....rant over....whoops repeating myself...Sorry I have to lighten my mood ...