As JessieBelle said you know your husband so you'll get it right for him. I have Lewy Bodies and I'm glad that I know, it still gives me a chance to make decisions about the future, while I still remember what's important to me. My BIL has a dementia and I told him his diagnosis, he was glad of the truth though now he can't remember it and often asks what's wrong. My answer is `your mind worked hard all your life, now it's having a rest and slowing down.' He seems ok with this idea as he knows his body has slowed down. Good luck.
So much depends on the person. My mother gets angry if I mention the D word. She'll tell me that nothing is wrong with her and she's not crazy. There's no point in upsetting her, so I don't mention it. Other people have less trouble accepting what is going on with them. I have one friend who has Alzheimer's and he'll come right out and tell you. He's a very pleasant person who does well even with the disease. He is in an earlier stage.
Joannona, you know your husband well, so you'll know the best way for him. Let us know how it goes.
Out of respect for your husband I believe he has a right to know. How can he participate in his own care and make his own decisions while he can if he doesn't have all the information? I understand you want to protect him but please don't leave him wondering and worrying about why his memory is failing him.
I have Lewy Bodies and I'm glad that I know, it still gives me a chance to make decisions about the future, while I still remember what's important to me.
My BIL has a dementia and I told him his diagnosis, he was glad of the truth though now he can't remember it and often asks what's wrong. My answer is `your mind worked hard all your life, now it's having a rest and slowing down.' He seems ok with this idea as he knows his body has slowed down. Good luck.
Joannona, you know your husband well, so you'll know the best way for him. Let us know how it goes.