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Here's a recognizable list of providers with creditable neurology depts, treating as well as researching Brain...

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Discussion: My wife forgetting: Diagnosed with MCI

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

I wondered about this as well and did some checking. Then I talked to our neurologist....

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Discussion: Anyone using aromatherapy in dementia care?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

I think if the 12.5 was working well, I would go back to that dosage until...

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Discussion: Using seroquel for husband's anxiety: Concerned, any experiences?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 7, 2023

How awful for all of you. I’m not sure what part of the country you live...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208841/

Discussion: Rapid Mental Decline in My Mother (65): Desperate for Diagnosis, Care

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 11 7:59am

Neurologist said I could go to 1 pill a day instead o 2. When I did...

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Discussion: Dementia: Dealing with husband's hallucinations and fatigue

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

Perhaps speaking to his psychiatrist or neurologist and some type of anti anxiety medication, or at...

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Discussion: Alzheimers and sexual behavior: Any suggestions?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

I am going thru the same thing with my husband recently. Many crying episodes recently when...

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Discussion: My father cries a lot. We are at a loss what to do.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 14 9:59am

My husband takes Leqembi and has not had any side effects from it. The problem that...

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Discussion: Experience with Donanemab and Lecanemab

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 12 4:02pm

I have not been diagnosed yet but i am sure i will before long.This is exactly...

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Discussion: Have you got Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech? Let's connect

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

Exactly! Sending compassionate hugs. I'm glad to know I'm not they only one who has had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102931/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I'm addition to a neurologist, my husband sees a geriatrician whose practice is wonderful. Every 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128132/

Discussion: which MD speciality would be best for a dementia patient?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

My wife began going to bed very early in early 2022, like 2 or 3 in...

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Discussion: Being prepared for the Neuropsychologist appointment: Tips

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Thank you for more helpful insight. I have been slowly leaning to redirect him. But driving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838333/

Discussion: Alzheimer's with Hallucinations

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

My husband, 72, was dx’d with dementia/probable Altzheimers about 1-1/2 years ago. The neurologist who dx’d...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383656/

Discussion: Okay, I need your responses and help with this one

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 31 4:26pm

Hello. My husband has been referred for a PET scan and to a geriatric psychiatrist after...

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Discussion: Introductions: Are you caring for someone with dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 4, 2022

Hi yme2. By the way, how did you find this site, which is a perfect forum...

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Discussion: My first post, no one to talk to

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 9 5:39pm

Is that dr a Neurologist? A PCP is great for the basics but Dementia needs further...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105432/

Discussion: Dementia: How to encourage her to go to the restroom? UTI concern

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Hello, I can’t say that the experiences he has had recently are Dementia or Alzheimer’s. A...

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Discussion: Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 9, 2022

I had a fall. Had a MRI to insure there was no bled in the brain....

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Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 20 9:41am

I agree - this support group is a major lifeline for me as well. My Mom’s...

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Discussion: I don't know why I did that

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 12 8:43am

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