DH66 had an incident a year ago where he briefly forgot how to get home from the shops (which was a regular short walk). We reported to GP and a year of thorough investigation followed - stroke unit, cardiology, mental health/dementia. He got the all clear, no signs of stroke,TIA, brain issues. Minor age related heart issues only. The diagnosis was mild cognitive impairment.
He was never brilliant at these skills, but now has very little short term memory, is incapable of organising (finances, meds, appointments), has constant struggle with everyday IT.
He used to be always on the go, a busy and happy man, but now does nothing apart from visit a local cafe every day and chat with regulars there. He doesn’t want to bother with old friends.
He used to be charismatic and loved social interaction (actually a bit too much of a people pleaser in my opinion). He’s still easily flattered and would be a scammer’s dream, but now he easily falls out with people, arguing over nothing in everyday situations. He has more than once accused me of trying to poison him and says he’s followed me and seen me canoodling with another man. He gives vivid and detailed descriptions of these scenarios, which have never happened. I feel he views me as the enemy at times.
He loved his work, spent more time on worldwide business trips than at home, so existed in a complete bubble. He surrounds himself with reminders of that life, also hoards bookcases full of old work files he’ll never use again.
The mental health consultant has assured me there is no dementia and simply dismissed my other concerns; I felt like I was making a fuss.
Where do I go from here?