BLN, your story sounds so familiar. My DH played rock and roll (played bass for Dion Dimucci) recorded in the Eagles studio and then gigged around town. He played rock and roll, disco then got out of the business. He didn't play for years, then we had a life changing experience. He began playing again on a Praise Team at church. A few years ago it was suggested he step down. That was one of the saddest days, for so many reasons. He is stage 6 and now plays along to cd's and plays oboe with his high school music teacher........yes I have been a groupie for 37 years ;@
Rosiek, your DH had quite a career! Our stories are sounding more and more familiar the more we write. (Minus the "groupie" part! LOL) My spouse's band played lots of Dion's tunes, of course. :-) He had to step down from his main band (he was encouraged to, and so chose to do so before he was required to) a couple of years ago. I asked the band leader if I could be the one to break the news to my spouse. I wanted him to be able to process the information in the privacy of our own home. I'll never forget his expression when I told him. Heart breaking. He leaned over and sobbed. Fortunately, he's always been the type to adjust well to life's obstacles. He misses the band and yet, in some ways, is relieved to no longer be under the pressure of a full-time band. We go see his former band a few times a year and he gets on stage to play a few tunes.
My wife has always enjoyed music. Yesterday a local pianist (professional) came to our retirement Inn for a concert, accompanied by his wife who played her "stratovarius" wash board and his daughter who is an accomplished, but not professional violinist. They played some classical and some ragtime, ending with "The Entertainer". My wife thoroughly enjoyed the concert, tapping her hand in time with the music and smiling all the time. Today we have a classical trio coming. I hope she enjoys it as well.
My DH remembers the names of all the old country singers on the radio before i can. And many other details. He does very well at church, still stands at the door and greets people. Also sings along with congregational hymns. Most people dont even know he has ALZ.He is stage 5.
It's strange...my DH loved music. Now, it seems to irritate him or make his "antsy" and agitated. During the holidays when I'd play music, he would want it turned off. Go figure.
Vickie, I have the same situation here. I recently added the music channels to my TV and when I turn them on my DH gets mad at the picture of the artist. He starts shaking his fist and saying they don't know what they are talking about. Of couse, he was doing it about any programs that might be on. It's very seldom that I can watch TV until I put him to bed at 10. Maybe that explains why I never get to bed before one o'clock.
my DH and I are or rather were semi-pro musicians we had our own country gospel band for years (we've been married 65 years) both play guitar and sing we still do but as you can imagine it's not the same. He hums constantly no matter where we are. I bought him an i-Pod and loaded it with all the music he loves and it has been a life saver for me it's a wonderful distraction when he gets wound up on a subject. Naturally he can't operate it so that falls to me but he loves having it and listens to the same groups over and over again. I'm so glad he still loves music. He doesn't remember most of the places we've played at or the people in the band but he remembers the songs. I too was a December baby 83 years ago.