Not necessarily, my sister’s husband died last year after battling Alzheimer’s for years. He never went through that difficult stage, at least that she mentioned.

Oh Vicki, that’s horrible about his behaviour reminding you of his affair, but I think the message you should take from his compliments and advances is that given the opportunity he would pursue you and plan a life with you all over again.

Interesting question, Roxane. Mentally, Jackie has been calm and very accepting of her situation. An odd flash, but no enduring anger, resentment, evident frustration. Physically she is, even now, what she always has been - very busy. She also has retained, it seems, some curiosity. She is rarely awake and still at the same time even though her movements have neither purpose nor much control. Though she is bed bound she has massive core strength and burns loads of calories, making feeding and maintaining her weight a challenge. Everyone has their own way and I hope your husband may continue on his relaxed one. S.

Could be. My sister in law was very easy through the whole process. She was always happy! Now my husband has it, and he is much different than she was! He is full of energy, and driving me nuts! He wants to go in the car constantly. It’s hard for me to get things done around the house with all the interruptions, plus he is moody too!

My husband is about the same. He declines around 2 pm and that's when he "wants to go home" etc. and gets very anxious. He also gets angry if I disagree with him so you have to just go along and try to not "rock the boat".