Does this sound like alzheimers/dementia

It does sound like he needs further investigation. I'm afraid what you describe is exactly what was observed in my friends Mum prior to diagnosis. A difficult and very worrying time for you

Both my parents had AZ/dementia and the symptoms varied in both of them. If your husband is willing to go to the GP perhaps you could visit the doctor on your own beforehand to go through all the things you describe. He may recommend a referral to a memory clinic to get a better diagnosis and possible treatment. The earlier this happens the better.

Just checked in to say thanks again. I am thinking about how to approach this, very glad I posted.

It could be other things too - alot of this is similar to my dad, he was diagnosed with COPD, the lack if oxygen getting to his brain probably had a similar effect to alzheimers. So just to say, keep an open mind and let the Dr work out what is wrong.

Hi mrsnonsmoker my MIL was 64 when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I remember the day I knew something was wrong, when she couldn't for the life of her work out how to cut I quiche into 5 pieces. She was a professional woman who had raised six children. She was diagnosed later that same year, having said herself that "something is wrong with her head".

As others have said, it seems a medical check up is needed.

and all the best.

Cut a quiche ...

Well quite!

There aren't any 'classic' symptoms of dementia which makes diagnosis difficult. The only sure way is to see a doctor, who may order a scan.
There are other causes of your DH's symptoms though - a B12 deficiency comes to mind, as does depression and anxiety.
Get him to the GP - even though it might be difficult.
Also, as someone else has said, check out the Alzheimer's Society website - loads of information there. They have a phone number you can ring just for advice too.
PS We missed the early signs of dementia in both my parents - their symptoms presenting as just a more extreme expression of their personalities. If we had known earlier, we could have saved ourselves a lot of stress and been more understanding towards them. For that reason, if no other, please get a diagnosis - soon.
Good luck whatever the outcome. xx

It’s only really those that live with someone 24/7 who first detect the signs. People can go days or meet people and come across as perfectly relational and complete. Then something happens at home and you start to worry.

An example is when I’ve discussed something in detail with DH just the day before eg we are having a new bed delivered that we had picked out together. It was due at lunchtime so we’d agreed that the old bed in the spare room needed to be dismantled first thing next morning so the delivery company could take it away (as agreed) with them. Next day DH didn’t remember there was a new bed even being delivered and insisted he’d never helped choose it. He refused to dismantle the old bed and then was completely taken back when the new one did arrive. Just one of many examples I could have given.

Visit to GP asked him silly questions about who is PM and what day is it. Passed with flying colours.

That was several years ago. Now officially, eventually, diagnosed with vascular dementia.

The signs are there when you live 24/7 with someone you know well. Takes much longer to get it across to the health,professionals especially when the sufferer doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with them,