How do we have the initial conversation

When my lo was diagnosed that was the prompt for many conversations. Hopefully you have had the conversation about financial matters. (will, DPOA, medical POA, HIPPA information with doctors office, driving?) Do you attend doctors appointments with him? Maybe a note to the doctor before the appointment with your concerns. Then use that as your reason for bringing it up outside the doctors office. I would have a goal or plan in mind before the discussion. If there is a decline in appearance and appetite what do you think needs to be done( assisted living, in home care???) I would suggest something along the lines of “we love you we are concerned… we think it’s time for….” Things will go smoother if you can get him onboard, but you can’t count on your FIL to want to do what is best for himself. Anosognosia is very common and is a lack of understanding their illness. This site is a great source for information. Teepa Snow is an expert on dementia and a great source of information online. The more knowledge you have about dementia the better you will be at communicate with your FIL (just my opinion). I wish you the best of luck.