My husband has been diagnosed with dementia in Alzheimer disease of mixed type after many years of wondering and suspecting it. It is good to have a diagnosis so we know what we are dealing with but it was also a shock when we were told. My husband hasn’t retained the knowledge and thinks he is just forgetful. I am going through a mixture of emotions - anger, fear and I feel sorry for him too but I really don’t want to deal with this problem. I look at other people enjoying their lives and wish it was me. This all sounds very self pitying and selfish but it is the way I feel at the moment. Our four children have been a wonderful support in the ways that their life allows.