Does not retain information and cannot converse the way he used to. Does not comprehend the way he used to and does not believe me when he asks me a question. Tells me I never told him. Cannot retain information. Will listen to a story then tell that story to someone else and it’s completely wrong. Has problem remembering our friends names. Forgets what I told him re appointment dates, events etc. Tells me I never told him. Very argumentative. He is not as empathetic as you used to be. His personality has changed as well. Sometimes acts immature. He is 68 years of age. He never did this before. He was very mature. My children and friends have noticed and they are worried I just see big changes and I’m also very worried. These changes can vary day by day. Some days way worse than other days. He has a neurologist appointment next week and is being tested. When he cannot remember He sometimes tells people he’s losing his memory. His anger is towards me if I remind him something he forgot. I always try to keep calm and be patient. I am hoping the neurologist will have some answers after the tests are completed.
I suggest the book The 36 Hour Day and Understanding the Dementia Experience by Jennifer Ghent-Fuller, both available on eBay and Amazon.
I suggest regular respite for you and getting caregivers in the home to give you a break. Expect your husband's behavior and personality to continue declining as his dementia advances. His logic and reasoning skills are gone and empathy no longer exists. Such is the nature of dementia. I watched my mother go from a vibrant woman to an argumentative and paranoid she'll of her former self. It's a terrible thing to witness, and we're helpless to stop it. Dementia is called The Long Goodbye for that very reason.
Wishing you the best of luck with a difficult situation.