Hi angelhugs:
I really do feel for you. Your life must be in a total upset right now.
Hi angelhugs:
It's not you, it took so long for all the professional people, the Alzheimer society, his doctor, to convince me it wasn't me but him. He was so sweet & kind to all of them, but the tests (particularly the MRI) could not be disputed. It was a psychiatrist who brought down the final diagnosis and she was spot on. Like I said earlier she diagnosed him @5 years ago and he just started showing actual symptoms until this year. So for 4 years I believed it was me. I believe it was because he was in good physical shape, he always took care of himself, that he could fool so many people. He was smart also. But this year he is starting to lose weight, his walking is much slower, is speech is worse, he is hunched over, terrified of falling and is much, much angrier. It is usually directed at me and it's taking a lot out of me. He needs 24/7 care so I have to be here all the time, unless I get a caregiver to watch him for a few hours. He does get personal care - showering 5 days a week for an hour but what can you do in an hour -walk to the store & back. And so I pray he goes tp bed early & I have a few extra hours of time for myself. Thank GOD for TV & baseball (he enjoys watching baseball on tv).
Take care, good luck, all the best, sending many hugs & much love.
I'm trying to find the good in this situation but it's getting more & more difficult by the minute.