This article in Chatelaine magazine caught my eye over the weekend. Lisa Raitt On Marriage After Her Husband’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis (msn.com)

It made me realize just how lucky I am in the grand scheme of things related to the progress of dementia.

Jim was older when he started showing symptoms. He’s much frailer than he would have been when he was in his fifties and sixties. I don’t have to deal with someone who could seriously hurt me.

At this stage, Jim is not aggressive. At least toward me but I’m ever mindful that he can become so with the right trigger.

Lisa also made a very good point about something I find myself feeling guilty over.

It’s all right to plan for the future. I’m not being disloyal to Jim by planning for the future without him. I’m still planning for our future for as long as I have him to share it with, and then I’ll continue my journey once Jim’s participation comes to an end.

Not preparing, doesn’t make it any less true.