DH has been dx a year ago though he had all the symptoms for several years before but refused to go to the doctor. Once the paranoia, hallucinations and anger because an issue in November 2008 when I had to force him to go to the doctor for a "physical". We was diagnosed at that time with Moderate/Severe ALZ and his MIME test came back 6/30 but once the meds were started helped him immensely . Ahead to 1/1/2009 he woke up confused, can't find the bathroom without my taking him in and showing him the toilet. Tried using the sink before I stopped him. Legs weak where he can't get out of his recliner without my help and then walking stooped and with baby steps. He says that his legs do not hurt just weak. Last night he got out of bed and went in the spare bedroom instead of the bathroom. I woke up to see him standing in the doorway, socks and shorts on the floor wet. I got him cleaned up and back in bed but he kept trying to get up. I finally went to bed with him and kept him in bed. he slept but woke up on and off talking a out thing that didn't make any sense at all. My question is - can this be temporary or have we turned the corner to another decline? Also he is sleeping more duringthe day and then about 4 p.m. he gets up and and does his usually pacing, picking up things, looking, setting them down and goes from one room to another. Up and down all evening until I get him to bed. usually this is just a one day thing but this time we are on 4 days with no change whatsoever.

Sorry Marie for the horrible way to start the year. My first thought was what others say to check first and that is a UTI. We just had the full moon and a lot contribute sudden changes to that. But it could be that he has taken a sudden turn. Others that have been through this (still in the early stage) will be along with better advice. Hugs and prayers are with you.

thank you briegull - i hadn't thought of that