Is anyone else caring for a spouse with early onset Alzheimer's Disease?

There are quite a few on here, so we'll watch for reponses. Meanwhile, please keep checking back as you have the company of many good people on this forum.

Take care of yourself, too.
Carol

Yes, my husband, age 56 and a Professor of Corrections and Criminal Justice, was finally diagnosed about a year ago. We are going through some very difficult times but know to fall back on coping and survival skills.

I am feeling incredibly sad. I have to make a decision to have or not to have neck surgery. This would be a fusion to stop the loss of strength in my hands. I might be able to survive for another year by just getting shots, but the pinched nerves keep getting worse. I'm afraid that if I wait too long I won't be able to help my husband when he needs more care. He is still only stage one Parkinson's. I had a major 7 1/2 hour back fusion last Nov. so don't really want another surgery so soon. Another problem is that my surgeon will retire next year. In the meantime, I sit here and try not to cry.