My husband was diagnosed in January. He was very upset when I told our son and
daughter. He was also upset when I told his brother.

He's in complete denial even though he read the report from the
Neuropsychologist and we have an appt. with a psychiatrist this week for him to
go over the report and prescribe medication. He's also seen a neurologist.

He's always been a very private person. He's also never been a joiner. We
have a couple of close friends, but, unfortunately, they live in another state.

I'm planning to contact some caregiver organizations and go to their meetings.

I feel like I need to sit him down and tell him exactly that he's got
Alzheimers. We did go to one meeting at the Alzheimers Assoc. on coping with
the disease and he's still in denial.

Our daughter lives in Austin, TX with her husband and 2 small children. Out
son lives approximately 30 miles from us but is very busy with his job and his
wife's daughter and her grandchildren.

I'm very scared.

Joan


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