Changes in my DH are starting to pick up. Our grandson and his wife stopped by last evening. They called first and were about 1/2 hour away. I was so pleased to hear from them. I invited them to have something to eat with us and they accepted. I went and told DH they were coming. He didn't have any idea at all who they were, couldn't figure out WHY they were coming, etc. I did my best to explain who they were. Told him they just wanted to visit us for a while.
When they arrived, he wouldn't come up and say 'hello' to them. So, I went upstairs and told them that today was not DH's best day and that he might not know who they are. I told them to just say something like "Hi, grandfather, Adam here." etc.
All was well. He never did know who they were but he was quite hosopitable and very friendly. Took them around the yard and showed them all kinds of stuff.
Then today, I thought I should mention to our new neighbors that DH had AD. They said they had already figured that out. It shows. I was on my own cloud and didn't believe that others could tell. I guess I was wrong.
Then our very good friend told me yesterday afternoon that she and her husband had noticed a BIG change in him just in the last week or 10 days.
((Mawzy)) It is so hard, these milestones in decline. I stayed on my nice puffy cloud as long as possible. They had to drag me off kicking and screaming. It is so sad when they don't recall friends, but when family starts to be forgotten it is devastating. How did your grandson handle this?
My family noticed how severe Lynn was before I did. I think when you are with them 24/7, you just sort of ease into each change. But people who don't see them as often can see the progression easier. I am sorry your DH is declining. Hugs of understanding ((hugs)) Nikki
Grandson and his wife were very cool about the whole thing. GS asked me if there was a protocol he should follow. He still talks 'army.' His wife told him "no" just be nice--that's all you have to dol Isn't she a sweet girl. I just love her.