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Introductions: Are you caring for someone with dementia?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Aug 16 2:33pm | Replies (762)
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@joey333

Shucks! I need to think about it! : ) We just came from the neurologist yesterday with the news from the MRI that his brain is normal and functioning. He had two sessions of three hour testing a few weeks back. The diagnosis is MCI. Honestly, for me, it doesn't seem mild! It has been scary and I feel like I have been up against such odds as he just didn't want me to bring it up ANYMORE! He had been to a neurologist previously who dismissed it. He wouldn't let me attend appointments. I need to finish in a bit as I need to run a few children across town . . .

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Scott, Volunteer Mentor | @IndianaScott | Jan 30, 2019

Hi @joey333 I am Scott and it is nice to e-meet you here. Welcome to Mayo Connect. I am sorry to read of your husband’s diagnosis. It’s a tough one for sure. I was drawn to Connect for the support it offered me during the toughest of my caregiving days. It offered me comfort and assistance and I hope you find the same.

One of the early things I did was work with my wife to get the HIPPA forms filled out so our adult children and I could speak directly with her medical team. It was a significant help and alliviated a bunch of stress.

Is this something you think might help you?

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