I punched him in the chest to get him off me. I left our home for an hour. He was apologetic. I am his caregiver. He is in the third yr of diagnosis, getting worse, angrier, outspoken, mean and argumentative. It may be time to place him in a full care facility, I am seeing an elder lawyer next week, We are moving from town to town for more assistance have sold and purchased another house closer to the children, He can't drive, pisses him off, he is not happy, hasn't anything he wants to do. I am becoming fearful!
If this is the first time physical abuse has occurred, it's an early warning.
I sincerely believe that your husband would be better in 24/7 care. You both would be safe.
You should not have to live in fear for yourself. Sometimes having your loved one participate in a day care program a few times a week and/or having a companion or aide come a few days a week will help. It gives you much needed time alone and gives your husband a change of company. And, at some point, a facility will be right so you can be the wife rather than the care giver. Good luck