Rob went for a memory test recently, and he got 26 out of 30, so he passed the test. They said he had subjective cognitive decline, but if he had gotten 25, or lower, he would have gotten a different diagnosis. They wanted him to see a cognitive neurologist, but Rob said no. He did agree to come back in a year to repeat the test. Rob has been experiencing a lot of the things, for a few years - some days better, some days worse. They suggested that I needed to look for some support in dealing with dementia, since it is all taking a toll on me. I am still working full-time, and worried about us losing his income if he has to stop working. Answering the same question several times a day, trying to have a conversation without him losing track of what we are talking about, is exhausting... Days he calls home because he can't remember how to start the car, or gives up doing things like closing the window, because he can't remember how. Staring at the light switches, trying to figure...
At just 62 years old, Rob was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia. He immediately lost his driver's license and his job, since he drove for a living. At the same time, he received a cancer diagnosis, which he has chosen not to treat.