My husband was diagnosed with dementia last September. I suspect that he had been suffering with it for probably 6-7 months before his diagnosis. He is in the very early stages, but today, because he refuses to admit that he has dementia, I had to call an attorney and begin to plan on how to protect our assets as his dementia worsens. I feel terrible, I feel abandon by him because if it were cancer or any other type of illness, he would be the first person to want to make sure that I would be provided for when he is no longer with me. I feel terrible that I feel this way. Our retirement wasn't supposed to be this, we were supposed to enjoy each other's company. I still work, but now will retire next year so what time we do have left we can enjoy together. I am at a loss as to what to expect. I hope I don't sound selfish, I just miss him already.