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In reply to the discussion: I am losing my memory. [View all]mnhtnbb
(31,401 posts)It's hard enough to have a husband needing your help, but to know you are losing the ability to help makes it especially painful.
My husband has recently been diagnosed with the second most common form of dementia, Lewy Body Dementia. It's been
described as Alzheimer's meets Parkinsons. Symptoms of both, yet not fully either one. Comes and goes. Very difficult to diagnose
as it's essentially defined by a constellation of symptoms, and only finally diagnosed on autopsy, as there is no definitive "test"--
like blood or MRI or CAT scan--for it.
I hope you both can make the move to assisted living as soon as possible so that you both have the support you need. Just knowing
that there will be help for your husband is bound to reduce the stress on you.
We are here for you.
Sending you a cyberhug.