Im 55 and he is 57. Weve been fighting this since 2002. We will be married 37 years in May, for what that is worth these days in this stage of the game. You all know what I mean. I feel more like a nurse now than a wife.
Imohr, frustratedspouse was 39 years old when she posted. There was another person who posted that was I think 35, but, since she didn't post her age here I didn't include.
danielp, welcome to this board. It's "good" to have another man in the group, although not good for the reason you are here. My wife also was diagnosed about 4 years ago. She is now in stage 6.
gmaewok, is your spouse a husband or a wife? I can't assume a husband based on the ages, since my wife is older than I am (by one year).
Charlotte, you may be right. When we got engaged, DW's father told everyone that when we were infants in bassinets, we were put side by side when our parents went to a party. Since she was older than me, she climbed over into my bassinet, and that was the start of our romance.
Statistics: Ages of caregivers as of 4/08/09 Have added percentages. 33% does not look much different from 25%. 30 - 1- 0.63% 40 - 13-25.00% 50 - 54-33.75% 60 - 39-24.375% 70 - 18-11.25% 80 - 6- 3.75%
Kathryn and I are both 57. She robbed the cradle when she found me. I am one month and one day younger. I tease her and tell her that from Oct 25 until Nov 26 she is a year older than me. She still gets a laugh out of that. It feels good to here her laugh.
I am 51 and new to both this site and to the idea that I will lose my beloved husband to AD. Since I don't know anyone else my age dealing with this I felt I must be alone and am amazed at all the 50somethings. I am sorry for all of us but hopeful that we can help each other.
Welcome, Janeb. Glad you have found us. You will find this group loving and caring for you and your DH. I'm sorry you have to be here - but arms are around you. Others will be along to welcome you also.
welcome janeb. there are many EOAD early onset AD here in this group. you will find comfort and lots to learn and share with fellow members who understand your issues personally as we are going thru them our selves. divvi
Welcome JaneB, My husband is 58 years old, he had Frontal Temporal Dementia (FTD) not AD, however, same outcome. His memory problems started about 6 years ago. I am sure you will find everyone here kind, helpful & non-judgemental. This site has been a godsend to me. Welcome again, please post at anytime.
I am 75, but, our diagnosis was when I was 74. My wife is 72. I sometimes wonder when this started. Looking back, there were symptons occasionally several years ago. I think we should have paid attention earlier.