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

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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...

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Discussion: Alzheimer's with Hallucinations

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

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

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

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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 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

My husband who died with Parkinsons used it and it was helpful. You can look for...

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Discussion: Question about Nuplazid

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

Hello. I would write the list of things you just described. If they have a Movement...

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Discussion: What are questions we should ask the neurologist?

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Posted: May 18 3:50am

My husband doesn't accept or acknowledge his condition either and I don't know quite how to...

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Discussion: Early stage memory loss and MCI lack of medical attention

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 21 7:19am

Your description of the elephant in the room rings true to me as well. Slowly over...

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Discussion: I don't know why I did that

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 11 9:35am

Jen, my experience with doctors included one who thought my 81 yr old husband was suddenly...

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Discussion: Lewy Body Dementia at age 51: Anyone else with early onset LBD?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 11, 2021

@elm123 I understand your fear. I'd be very worried too in your place. Do you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274430/

Discussion: Frequent Deja vu that feels real to my husband

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 4 7:21pm

My husband is a physician (pathologist) he has been told he has Alzheimer’s but I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154705/

Discussion: How does sharing diagnosis of Alzheimer's affect patient?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

Thank you, Scott. Ron was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2017 and Alzheimer’s in 2019. His current...

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Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

I'm still waiting for the appointment with the social worker, she was booked until October. I...

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Discussion: I feel like start running and not look back!

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

My husband has had chronic cluster headaches for the past 25 years. He gets 4 to...

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Discussion: Activities to do with your loved one: Share your tips

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Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Lol- I tried the folding towels idea and his first comment “Hey, someone left towels on...

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Discussion: Distraction from obsessive behavior for spouse with LBD

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 15, 2023

There are tests now that can diagnose what type of dementia you are dealing with. LBD...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854303/

Discussion: Lewy Body Dementia at age 51: Anyone else with early onset LBD?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 4, 2023

Hi, have you taken time for yourself to do things you use to like? But, without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278021/

Discussion: Dealing with a Spouse with a “Mild Cognitive Impairment”

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Posted: Apr 9 3:09pm

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