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For years Bill has talked his doctors into Clonazapam, which he loved for sleeping but they...

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Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

There is some grieving -- or a lot of grieving -- to do as our loved...

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Discussion: I don't feel we can travel anymore: I want our lives back

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

I don't know if this will help with your decision or not. This month marks 15...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 12, 2018

Sexual activity is gone but so are all the other intimacies...the way things were before. He...

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Discussion: Husband With Slow Cognitive Decline: So sad & confused

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

I’ve read about how the brain signals malfunction with cognitive decline. Things don’t work normally. It’s...

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Discussion: Does anyone have any experience with Adult Day Care facilities?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 8, 2025

I totally understand. My spouse is not interested in doing anything related to bathing. I put...

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Discussion: Help! My husband refuses to shower. It’s been 2 weeks now.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

No I don't see anyone professionally to talk. I do read a lot about psychology, philosophy...

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Discussion: Hung out with my new friend depression for a day.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

So sorry you are dealing with this. Nothing prepares us for this journey. Each family and...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 31, 2025

How grateful am I to get a response like this so appreciative. I haven't had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369807/

Discussion: Caregiver for spouse with MCI (Mild cognitive impairment)

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

I can relate to everything you say. It's terribly difficult when the man you married isn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348582/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 15, 2025

Kitties wanted to sit in his lap, which he normally loves. He was roughly pushing the...

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Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 2, 2022

Your remarks about “…this was not dad anymore” prompts this reply. My wife has MCI (Mild...

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Discussion: How do you handle uncooperative and manipulative behaviors?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 12, 2023

Hi @kdo0827 and @kathymcl - I'm going to echo what @IndianaScott said - it takes all...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 2, 2019

Welcome @pearlandpeacock, you will find this is a great source to help you deal with frustration....

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 24, 2016

I read these posts and feel for everyone- everyone, but also get it about the anger,...

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Discussion: Borrowing from anger management

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 31, 2023

By all means, I totally get it. I’ve been dealing with my husband who’s been dx’d...

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Discussion: Blaming and anger: How do you deal with it?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 4, 2025

I feel exactly you in your last paragraph. I'm scared to become her guardian. She's already...

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Discussion: Convincing someone with dementia they need to move to assisted living

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 2, 2025

Hello Colleen, my husband has dementia diagnosed first with MCI and diagnosed with markers for Alzheimer's...

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Discussion: Positive Coping Strategies

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 9, 2025

To Mary, I also am very concerned about you carrying all that anger and sadness ....

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Discussion: This is a tough one

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 14 12:59pm

Bill kids were so thankful when Robin said she would take care of him - even...

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Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

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