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Early signs/normal aging process

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I'm new here and looking for others struggling with an aging partner while having their own struggles


Created By on 01/08/2024

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Tictock Original Poster
1st Aug 2024 14:49:19
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Thanks for voting!
Ok where to start. Having supported 2 parents with dementia. We were able to see with hindsight how long before diagnosis they had both been struggling. Now I watch my husband become a cross between Victor Meldrew and Alf Garnet. There were always hints but they seem to have taken him over. He has no filter and will often be inappropriate with others. He refuses any advice and becomes angry if criticised. However he still drives a car better than I do. We are pretty similar in the memory stakes. Thats pretty bad, word blind, forgetting where we have put anything. What day is it? On yes then his hearing is appalling. I have to repeat everything at least twice then explain what I am talking about. My tolerance is low and temper high. I know much of it is normal but …….

I guess I should say he is 70 and Im 68. We have 50 fabulous years behind us and are still having a great time much of the time.

Neither of us wants diagnosis. He is in total denial and I am living on hope and a prayer.

Does anyone relate to any of this?
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