Even when my husband’s Alzheimer’s was fairly advanced he could do jobs that were continuous, like sweeping the sidewalk, or raking the moss around our cabin in the country. We had bought some land with an open shed and I decided we could close it in to make a small cabin. He loved to work, but couldn’t remember he was retired. He could not plan or remember for more than 10 or 15 seconds, but if I started a cut in a piece of lumber, he could continue cutting it until it was finished. Then he could hold it in position while I nailed it. He could also drive additional nails if I showed him were to put them. We had no electricity and he was much stronger than me. Perhaps you could get a job as a helper to someone who understands your memory issues. With my husband it was important to work with him directly. Try to figure out how long you can remember and find work that fits within that memory framework. Also find someone who doesn’t mind reminding you, or leave yourself notes. Hope this helps.
I have read both of your posts. you and your husband really had some battles but it sounds like you fought the together and I am sorry he got Alzheimer’s and amazed at how much you cared for him. I love this board because I think there are six people like me on it and that’s it lol. New Yorkers with NO real outdoors experience and I feel like I get a peek into another world. Its awesome.
I got fired after one night because of memory issues after taking a job for the fist tie in six years. Funny thing is, I took a 4 hour graphics test in the city last month (that’s what I sued to do) and passed it even though only five percent pass. I remember the skills I learned before the injury well. Alas, I didn’t get hired because no one wants to hire someone with a five year gap from a head injury. I could deliver food for some extra money. I don’t know what the future holds.