Looking back to a few years ago there were hints and clues at that time I wasn't aware of. I knew something wasn't quite right. The first clues were things like we had moved into a new house in 2006 and the move was very hard on my husband. Way harder than I ever imagined. There were signals he was not happy adjusting. All of the gadgets like how to operate a new oven puzzled him. And he had a challenging time figuring out how to use a different phone as well as a new digital television. Instructions for basic things to operate around the house suddenly turned into minor "nightmares." i caught myself mumbling and wondering what the heck was going on. Why did i have to repeat simple instructions and within minutes he would ask me again how things worked. That was when I told him I was worried and asked his permission if it was okay I went with him to our family doctor so I could say in front of him "things weren't quite right." Most of you I am sure were with someone you were worried about when some initial testing was done. And more testing with a specialist in dementia. And then hearing those words - "you have Alzheimer's." We were both stunned. My husband called the doctor a scoundrel. It took almost a year for us to get help. Maybe longer coz there was a lot of denial going on. But eventually he accepted things were not the same and we, the both of us, had to deal with what was going on. It wasn't easy. Our lives really did change and as I look back every day was a special day to savour. Since then I sure wish I had read the wonderful book GENTLECARE way sooner. This book was written by a woman here in B.C. - Moyra Jones. If you don't know about her work it is an awesome read and so very helpful. The book can be ordered online if you google it .