Flo - you might consider trading in your truck & 5th wheel for a small Class C MH. We have a couple in their mid 80s that bought one last year - their first RV. They live here in town, park it here at the park. They come spend the day in it or will take it out for the day or overnight. They are so cute!

Statistics: Ages of caregivers as of 10/8/11
30- 2
40 - 21
50 - 85
60 -65
70 -35
80-11

Ages may need to be updated if you have had a birthday

I joined this site 3 years ago right after my DH was diagnosed. I was 72 at the time. I am 75 now.

not for another year - will still be in the 50s this year :-)

Sandy I am so sorry that you have to be here. At least you will know that now you will never be alone. Welcome.

Hello all, I am 46, my wife is 52. She was diagnosed this past July. We have 2 kids, 12 & 16.

Glad you found us, jcapo3. I am sorry you have to be on this journey with kids so young. Don't hesitate to visit with us. We are all at different stages with our spouses so we have seen and experienced everything. I am sure there are times when we will be able to help.

Thank you Charlotte & Shirley.

Think I may be the only one on here with such a difference in my age and the age of my husband.

dh is 64 and I am 77. He is an older looking 64 and I am told I am a much younger looking 77. I don't feel that way...that is why I am getting so stressed and tried of this after almost 5 years.

I'm new to this website - never dreamed I'd have to be reading something like this!! (Just like everyone else, I'm sure.)
I will be 70 in Dec. & hubby is 76 - he was diagnosed about a year & half ago, but I now realize this has been coming on for a few years.

A big welcome to you, Mim. So sorry you need to be here - but it's the best place to be for anyone walking in our shoes. We are always here for you.

Since previous report-aged up to 60. DW is 55. 5 years in. Prayers

Just had a birhday I am now 64. DH will soon be 71. We are into third year of dx.

Vickie-planning ahead-let me be the first to wish you a very happy birthday.

Statistics: Ages of caregivers as of 11/22/11
30- 2
40 - 22
50 - 87
60 -67
70 -36
80-13

You can move me from the 50s group to the 60s group on Saturday the 26th. And my parents said I would never make it past 16 that year.


JimB

Statistics: Ages of caregivers as of 12/01/11
30- 2
40 - 22
50 - 87
60 -68
70 -36
80-13

Thanks Sundown. I expect it to be better than the mystifying murk my 40s turned out to be, what with slow diagnosis and the "acceptance process" and all that. Go 50s!

Statistics: Ages of caregivers as of 12/03/11
30- 2
40 - 21
50 - 88
60 -68
70 -36
80-13

Any woman who would tell her age or her wt will tell anything..be careful ladies. My advice it to say you are way older than what you are..that way people will say..my gosh you look so young, what is your secret!
Oh I am 102 I beat Georgieboy...hahaha

I'm 61, hubby is 73

I am 63. Hubby is 66.

marty-I'm sorry. Not so much for Sue's passing as for all the misery you both had to share.

me 62, wife is 57- 6+ years in

I'm 57, Jim is 58. Three years in from AD diagnosis and about seven from first noticeable symptoms.