My husband is in a care facility for Alz/dementia. He knows me when I visit and he immediately says "I want to go home". Or "I want to be with you." BUT 30 seconds after making that statement he looks at me and says "What does your husband do.?" Or ?Where do you live?"
After the first statement I thought My God he has returning to more normal but of course the question a few seconds later....??
My question is:
Who knows? He may have a flicker of recognition when you first come in. Or he may say those things to anyone who seems friendly. A damaged brain does unpredictable things!
I am so sorry that you are having this heartbreaking experience. May your good memories of who he is get you through this.
I remember my Mom would say my name whenever I visited which made me feel good, but once when out of the room I was within hearing distance, Mom also called the Nurse by my name :(