Another day, a little sadder...

My wife has been driving herself to the doctor/rehab since she broke her shoulder months ago. But today the doctor felt she had to have her office call here to let us know that my wife was very confused and it worried her and the staff. This is the first time outside the family anyone has mentioned being aware of my wife's confusion. It seems like it's progressing even more quickly than I feared, but it's hard to say.

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Graylight · 51-55, F

I'm sorry to hear that. The shift in cognitive abilities shifts the ground of everyone standing near it. Has your wife been properly diagnosed yet, or should she have a neural check? There can be multiple reasons for cognitive difficulties and each are treated differently.

But yes, this is probably the path forward. It's a difficult and heartbreaking one. My suggestion to you is this: See to your needs, too. And if this is an unstoppable parting of ways, then live as though every single day is the only one you get and grieve her loss in doses along the way. It's a hard way through, but it is a way through.

By deepest thoughts for you.