I noticed he wasn't taking the right medicines in the right amount or on the right days. So, I put them in the week long container that has morning thru evening on it. Now, if he didn't take any of Sat.'s meds, he moves them over to Thursday! So, I took the container away and told him to leave his medicines totally up to me and to leave them alone. When do you decide to let someone who has had a stroke (iin my opinion) drive again?
In general, I'd advise anyone whose loved one has symptoms that might indicate dementia to get the person evaluated sooner rather than later. My husband's primary care physician said essentially, "He has dementia. Here's a prescription for a walker to help prevent falling. Good bye and good luck." Don't settle for that kind of brush off! Dementia is not curable, but it is treatable. Symptoms can be addressed and quality of life can be greatly improved. Find a specialist that doesn't take the fatalist view that nothing can be done.
Leanne, sorry about your hubby!! It seems so unfair to go through all the rehab and do well, only to be hit with this now!
Patricia