First Post. I’m living with 2 challenging men.

So very grateful that you all share your stories. I’m learning all I can. I’m truly frightened for our future.
My DH, age 73 hasn’t been diagnosed with dementia yet. I suspect he’s in stage 3. Maybe 4? Of vascular dementia and ALZ.
His neurology report states ‘probable mild cognitive impairment’. Dr prescribed aricept and tells my DH he’s doing great. So my husband thinks it’s normal aging. I think there’s no harm in me letting him believe that? Yet he’s very illogical and makes poor decisions, so I constantly need to watch him. He’s been trying to pick fights with me, which is probably my greatest challenge currently. (He was never one to be confrontational) I’m summoning up all the patience I have. But overall, I think most people cannot see his decline yet.

While reading about the stages, it occurred to me that our shut in roommate, age 67 might have dementia. I originally thought he was mentally ill and depressed. But now I’m not sure.
Here’s the unbelievable part.
He moved in 2 years ago after having been evicted for not paying his rent, even tho he could well afford it. He claimed it was somehow being paid by someone he didn’t know. When he first arrived he claimed his sister killed his mother. A story he often repeats. This man has not left the house and has NOTHING delivered except pizza and soda.. He has no soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, etc. He’s been wearing the same robe since he moved in. Also in the 2 years he hasn’t done ANY laundry. He only leaves his room to get his pizza. He doesn’t seem to have any family or friends. If I evict him, I’m afraid he’ll be homeless. Might he have dementia?