It must be hard for my wife...

Getting a jumpstart on dementia diseases can mean the difference between later being happy but very confused Vs angry and confrontational. An angry and defiant demented person in the house, or even at a memory care facility can be impossible to care for.

There are drugs as well as lifestyle adjustments that can slow the progress of the diseases. Hopefully defer the worst of it until after they die because of something else.

If you have just the hint that you may be going down that path I suggest searching for a dedicated clinic that handles such neurological conditions. Sooner rather than later. Many University hospitals have such specialty clinics. These are diseases that require the whole family, even the whole community to help the one afflicted experience the best quality of life possible.

{@chipmunkernie] sorry to hear this had family members fo precisely the same way aunties uncle and grandmother . it is a terrible illness as you loose that person in a way and it hurts . i think the worst part in your wifes case it is hereditary it is something not to be waiting for coming

my dad had it. it will be hard for you also. start recording her past . have her tell you of it and at least you will have a piece to give to your children if you have any. new drugs out every day so there is always hope. mark

I’m so sorry, Ernie…
My mother is dealing with dementia, and I’ve wondered if that might be my fate. My grandmother never had dementia, but she didn’t live as long as Mom. It’s weirdly comforting to know that because of health issues I’m unlikely to, either. Other than the dementia, she’s in perfect health.