Hi, Deloris.  I'm sorry to hear about your husband's poor health.  I have had multiple mini strokes which resulted in my developing Vascular Dementia.  In my weekly blog, I tell about what life is like for me now.  I do this to hopefully give caregivers some insight into their own loved one's condiiton.  I also do this to support others with dementia.  The only advice I can give you is to read all you can about your husband's illness.  Talk with the doctor.  And then take the clues from your husband as to what he needs.  You will find, if he is like me, that there are times that I seem pretty normal and yet I have almost NO short term memory.  Every day, my husband has to remind me to take my meds or do whatever it is I need to do...Everyday, I challenge my mind playing BrainAge2 by Nintendo or other similar games.  I work Crossword puzzles.  I try to cook by following recipes, but that is really a challenge!  Encourage your husband once he is able to do all that he is capable of.  Be patient with him.  Make sure his medications are correct.  There are wonderful meds out there which slow the process.  I take Aricept and swear by it.  I wish you much success as you travel this path with your husband.  And I hope he gets well and out of the hospital soon!

Leah