Without an official medical diagnosis, first by family dr and then after a neurology assessment, it would be very difficult to get any dementia services from VA or community agencies/government resources.

My husband started not understanding the Tv remote the phone and put things in the wrong places. Ice cream is in the refrigerator not the freezer. It’s just part of the many things the do.

So sorry but you must take him to the doctor it doesn’t get better . You have to think there
Two Worlds
Our real World and Alzheimer’s World
You have to step into is World
Not able to do the things he use to do please take him to the doctors

Some people can get interventions to delay the disease. That is a personal decision about being tested.

The earlier he gets help the better... Take your concerns to your Dr and ask for thier help. Then sit down with Hubby and talk to them. It's as difficult for them, it's a fearful disease... Ask what his wishes are and would be would help Alleviate
his fears.