Welcome to the forum
@Story.
I’m so sorry to hear about your husband. It really is heartbreaking when your loved one doesn’t recognise you. I’m glad you’ve come to this forum as many members will recognise what you’re going through.
It might be part of the ‘sundowning’ he goes through - you say he gets more confused in the evenings. It may be that the restless night and tiredness has brought this one. It may be that he has an infection of some sort. It might be an idea to have him checked for a urine infection as these can play havoc with dementia.
Sorry about all the links I’m about to add but you might find something helpful in them -
This link explains a bit about not recognising someone
Dementia UK is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia. Call our Dementia Helpline to find out how we can support you.
www.dementiauk.org
This one is about sundowning
Sometimes a person with dementia will behave in ways that are difficult to understand in the late afternoon or early evening. This is known as 'Sundowning'.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
If you want to speak to someone another option is the Admiral Nurse Helpline. They’re open from 9 to 5 today -
Dementia UK is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia. Call our Dementia Helpline to find out how we can support you.
www.dementiauk.org
I’m sure as the day goes on members here will share their experiences and understand with you.