Fortunately, my husband's persona is kinder and more helpful since he developed Alzheimers. He's in the mid stages. Previously, he was a bit controlling and demanding. Now he's quite a sweet, laid back guy. That's the silver lining in our life with dementia. I feel for all caregivers whose loved one's personality change is difficult to deal with. The challenge of dealing with someone with limited memory and reasoning skills is difficult enough.

My MIL noticed her son turning into a grumpy old man. She turned to me and said "God only changes their faces". Now I know what she meant.

My husband, Michael, suffers from alcohol-related dementia -- Korsakoff's Psychosis -- which was initially thought to be the beginnings of Alzheimer's. Unfortunately, though, his alter-ego is an "evil twin," extremely difficult to live with and to love. I take a lot of walks to clear my mind and adjust my attitude ...

Thank you for sharing! Yes we do love them both. :)

I too, live with two different men. The man I married was Chuck, the nickname his buddies in Viet Nam gave him to distinguish him from the enemy. The man I now live with is Charlie - the name his parents called him as a youngster. Chuck is gone - only Charlie, the child, remains. But we love them both don't we?