I'm a 50 year old newly wed whose husband is just diagnosed with early stage alz. He is 72 and was so bright and active when we met but suddenly turned old. His day consists of getting up around 10:30, breakfast, showering, then looking at magazines trying to read, then tv til bedtime.
I try to suggest activities but he isn't interested in most. I'm going crazy with boredom and I don't think I can last in this relationship.
I feel guilty about losing my love for this man, and I don't know how to deal with it.

Julie E.,
All marriages can be difficult! I'm sorry for what brings you here. You didn't say how long you have been married?? Are you able to discuss your problem with him? If he's recently been diagnosed, he may be depressed? Is he on any Alzheimer's meds? Depression meds? Marriage is for better or worse is it not? Perhaps you guys should seek professional counseling? Also, there's lots of meetings and support from your local Alzheimer's Assn. Please, contact them. The man you feel in love with is still there!! Reach out and touch and love him!! Please, take care of yourself too.
Please, keep in touch and let us know how you are doing?
Peace,
Lisa

I'm just noticing that I have posted this in perhaps the wrong spot. I appreciate your input and yes he is on meds. We have been married 3 years with the first year great and major downhill since with him finally on Namenda, Razadyne ER, Lexapro and Ambien. Sometimes it's true, the man
is still in there, I'm just having a rough go at the moment. I'm sure I'll roll with it and come around again. Perhaps I will be able to be here for others when that happens.
Thanks.
Julie