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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898109/

Discussion: Question about Nuplazid

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234311/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/615676/

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

@lynnrackliff When I looked at your profile I saw that you joined Mayo Clinic Connect two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306309/

Discussion: What are questions we should ask the neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 17 2:50pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802857/

Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 28, 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”

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 9 3:09pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135598/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031184/

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

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860409/

Discussion: Distraction from obsessive behavior for spouse with LBD

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 15, 2023

We saw a neurologist, but not the neuropsychologist. Have they done an MRI? Ruled out anything...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263739/

Discussion: My husband had an appointment at Cleveland Clinic yesterday

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 21 8:26pm

We go to the Neurology Department at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Our main neurologist is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805413/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

Amnesia may be a sign of serious illness, so it's important to have a doctor evaluate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978015/

Discussion: I’m slowly not able to remember where and what I’m doing daily.

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

I don't know what stage my husband has reached, but his decline is more and more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235720/

Discussion: Is it always a good idea to not contradict a person with dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 13 7:49am

Hi @marketlink, when my husband couldn't draw a clock with 10 past 11, the neurologist recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312960/

Discussion: M.A.I.D. If MCI progresses

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 25 11:47pm

In my state doctors are legally required to report a medical condition to the motor vehicle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874387/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

Thanks for your message. He had MRI when first diagnosed about 2 years ago which showed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872243/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Yes, several years ago a Neurologist took an MRI and saw 2 areas in his brain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708304/

Discussion: If Alzheimer's Could Speak

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 14, 2022

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