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@jannew I can’t recall words many times so after an MRI & PET scan and APOE...

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Discussion: Husband developing memory issues

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 27, 2025

Thank you for your response. He is being seen by a cognitive neurologist & has has...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 2, 2025

@llthomson we are at the point of making these same decisions. My husband has not brought...

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Discussion: Tests indicate Alzheimer's: Any thoughts on Leqembi and Kisunla?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 7 6:34am

the neurologist can prescribe seizure medication. But understand it is never easy to know which med...

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Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 19, 2025

Thanks for your caring reply. I agree. Let doctor do the dirty work. He goes back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871501/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

Janet7 My wife's neurologist has told her a few times that exercise is the only proven...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Yes. I live 2 hours from St Louis and my doctor at Mayo has referred me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617498/

Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jul 17, 2021

@dlynng The neurologist, here, Dr. Gelblum in south florida, put him on Cerefolin, at the same...

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Discussion: Leqembi: Anyone else taking this infusion to slow dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 20 11:44am

@lena0825 My husband appears to be at the exact same stage as yours - even the...

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Discussion: How to maintain feeling respected, worthy and needed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

Thanks I'm struggling with my meds Do you have any suggestions for meds for PPAOS? My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140324/

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

We are just starting down this path…hopefully ours will be a slow walk. So I have...

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Discussion: Terrified of what's coming

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

Mariana, Truly my heart goes out to you. I hope you have a good experience with...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that your husband is having challenges. It may be worth meeting with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110058/

Discussion: Caregivers: Early Onset Alzheimer's, diagnosis age 19 to 65

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

I found neurologist to be a waste of time and money. There is no cure so...

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Discussion: Is anyone using a teledoc neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 28 8:00am

I’ve arranged for night care and as soon as we adjust to that I think things...

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Discussion: My partner is angry and confused: Any hints to help me help him?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 21 2:53pm

My wife has just been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and AD. She is going through...

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Discussion: Alzheimers care and treatments: Consult with Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 17 9:07am

@paul55 I am taking my husband(74) to Mayo in Rochester for the four day testing regimen...

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Discussion: Alzheimers care and treatments: Consult with Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 24 8:06am

We are new to this group, and I did post once, but didn’t get a connection,...

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Discussion: Caregivers: Early Onset Alzheimer's, diagnosis age 19 to 65

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 22 7:59am

anotherday, have you spoken to his doctor about his behaviors? There are medications that can often...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954288/

Discussion: He's driving me away from wanting to take care of him

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

I think it would be good to have a neurologist do a comprehensive examination and diagnosis...

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Discussion: Husband (43) showing signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Anyone?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 15, 2020

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