Caregivers: Dementia Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

837 total results

Comments (773)

@uncertainsoyoung my partner was diagnosed at age 64 however the symptoms were there a couple years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305111/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 7, 2020

Thank you. We ultimately did get a grant which covers the copay for about a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898371/

Discussion: Question about Nuplazid

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

I'm 86, my wife of 40 years is 82. About 8 years ago, she began showing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897483/

Discussion: Dementia and Aphasia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

We live in Toronto Canada. My husband just turned 93 and is suffering from Alzheimer’s. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130585/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

Persistence seems to be the key. It is a conflict because it requires an early diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329673/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 18, 2025

@ocdogmom Thank you for your encouragement- I’m not usually overly assertive, but I feel so responsible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423370/

Discussion: Husband developing memory issues

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 25, 2025

Thank you all for your suggestions. She's on donepizel. Trying to get a neurologist out here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023106/

Discussion: sustitute for chewing gum

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

@ cuyler - I agree one hundred percent, Scott. There are many organizations that offer group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992019/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 5, 2024

Thanks for your response. He had a stroke about five years ago that affected his right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335187/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 25, 2025

I am new to this - well,, my husband was diagnosed with MCI in July 2023...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134482/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

My wife's neurologist has said many times "if you have seen a 1000 cases of MCI/dementia/Alzheimer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717202/

Discussion: Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

Mea culpa for my misspelling of lithium oronate...and me with a degree in chemistry! Many of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390584/

Discussion: Experience trying over the counter lithium oronate 5mg daily?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 9, 2025

My son, who is a clinical trial director for a drug company, happened to send me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372601/

Discussion: Experience trying over the counter lithium oronate 5mg daily?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

Hi, I found the best way to be prepared for the neurologist was to come with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306654/

Discussion: What are questions we should ask the neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 18, 2025

@katrina123 My husband will have to face that reality after his cataract surgery next month. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487633/

Discussion: What things change with a diagnosis from MCI to Alzheimer’s?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 20 7:24pm

I’m back after inadvertently blocking Connect Mayo. Wednesday is going to be a big day we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523430/

Discussion: Feeling cheated

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 9 4:21pm

One concern I didn't mention that favors not doing Leqembi is that when Carol had her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1410486/

Discussion: Experience trying over the counter lithium oronate 5mg daily?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 7, 2025

Yes. Specialists appointments take a very long time. I made my Rheumatologist appointment last November for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128509/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

My husband can no longer drive. I am now the designated driver. I am in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957103/

Discussion: The Mirage of Caregiver Support

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

I am approaching my 18th, and last, Kisunla infusion and was looking on line for reports...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1565307/

Discussion: Any experience with taking Kinsula?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 3 7:52am

Caregivers

7079

1 hour ago

Brain & Nervous System

15278

2 hours ago

Aging Well

15550

2 hours ago

Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases

3766

17 hours ago

Parkinson's Disease

3773

1 day ago