Hi - thank you for the invite. I'm new to the Mayo Clinic Connect and very curious to see how it all works - I used virtual communication a great deal during my work and appreciate the opportunity to cross geographic boundaries! I joined the Mayo Clinic Connect with the specific goal of exploring solutions to a physical problem my husband experiences each night -- he has profuse sweating on the upper right side of his body. None of our local specialists have been able to identify a cause or provide solutions... I'm hopeful someone may have ideas for us to try....

It is a great added benefit to be able to participate in this care giver group. My husband was diagnosed with dementia in the spring of 2014 -- I had noticed many changes before the actual diagnosis and was able to transition from my career into full-time care giver status by November of that year. With 30+ years together, it has been a blessing to be able to be here with him on this difficult journey. At the same time, I know that I have never faced as great or as many challenges on a daily basis. Each step has involved a tremendously steep learning curve -- I look forward to hearing from each of you and sharing my experiences.
Best regards