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Old 08-13-2015, 06:39 PM
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Uglogirl, my mother-in-law first showed signs of AD in her early 70s - she died in her late 70s. Yes, in the early stages there were days when she was fine and days in which she was not.

Being a carer for somebody with dementia is very hard. Please make sure that you have a good support network - being able to talk with a trusted family member, friend, or (if relevant) member of your church can make a big difference.

I don't know if this applies where you live but you could try to get what is called here Enduring Power of Attorney status for you husband. That means that should he become incapable of making informed choices (medical or other), you will be legally able to act on his behalf.

With care.
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