Early in journey and feel it is progressing faster than expected

So sorry about your wife’s diagnosis. No experience with the infusions, but lots of experience of being overwhelmed while understanding that other people’s situations are often harder. And mine used to be harder than now—I sometimes wonder why I am not able to snap out of the funk, the frustration, the distress.

You are not a failure. Neither am I. We are human, doing the best we can—and this whole thing is really, really hard. People here understand that. You are among friends.

PS Got some worries about the driving, even if your wife seems safe locally. Check your insurance coverage: many people on this forum report that their insurance would not pay out if there has been an Alz diagnosis.

Sorry you have the need for this group.

Unfortunately, neither Leqembi or Kisunla (which DH is on) stop progression. They only slow it. So you will continue to see progression, just at a slower rate (hopefully). I'm just banking on more functional time at home.

When to stop driving is always a hard decision. You don't want to take away their independence, and you want to stop them driving before there is a catastrophe. A co-workers father only drove locally, yet ended up 100 miles away. A friend's husband got into three accidents in a week (thankfully just small dents and scrapes). Local driving does not mean safe driving. Your wife's driving may be safe today, but there will come a time (maybe soon) it isn't. Ride with her frequently so you can keep an eye on her ability.

Keep reading here. It's great information for the future. Ask questions. Vent. This group is a full of caring people who are here for you.

Try using the ins. Company will not cover him if in a wreck. Whether it's his fault or not d/t his diagnosis. Which you could be sued .

welcome. You will never get him to agree. He is unable to realize he has a disease. You can’t reason with someone whose reasoner is broken. You must take charge and take away his keys or disable the vehicle. He could hurt or kill someone or himself. Insurance could refuse to pay if he’s in an accident. Read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which was recommended by a nurse.

There can be a waiting list at facilities and some can be long. She may not be willing right now to face that a facility may be necessary and down the road she may no longer even acknowledge she has dementia. You could end up with problems if you wait for her to help you plan for her future. Lack of ability to plan and executive functioning are common even in the early stages of dementia. Time is also difficult for a person with dementia. After diagnosis my mom had no sense of urgency about anything (even getting to a doctors appointment on time). She seemed to think she had all kinds of time. She did not understand the need to plan for the future. I recommend you come up with a plan B on your own.