Is there support groups for spouses of dementia patients

[SleeplessinSoCal]

1. There is an Elder Caregivers forum.

My wonderful hubby died on July 8th after living 10 years with Dementia/Alzheimer's.

I've been through what you are embarking on. It can be very hard and getting support from DU will help as there are others going through this. I never received help from the Alzheimer's Association, though I always intended to connect with them. I kept adapting to his reality.

I was pretty honest with him up until he had only weeks to live. I couldn't tell him he was dying. He was always so happy to just be home with me. And as I prepared myself psychologically, I just kept telling him how much I loved him. Tonight I've been missing him terribly. I just can't wrap my head around the fact that he's gone.

Please know how adapting to the oddities that may emerge could be your best course of action. All people react differently. There is no absolute pattern. But adapting to the changes will keep you two close. Just remember that Love is the answer.