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Is Visiting Angels covered, in any way, by Medicare and Blue Cross as supplemental?

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Discussion: In-home care can often be of great help for caregivers

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

Hello @michiganstressedlady I am Scott and it is nice to e-meet you here. I am not...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 25, 2017

@fiesty76 For many people, giving up driving privileges is seen as a loss of independence. My...

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Discussion: Driving, Early Dementia and Stroke

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Nov 5, 2020

This is such a tricky subject because driving is so key to feeling independent. We just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288328/

Discussion: Early Onset Alzheimer's: Driving and staying home alone

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 6, 2020

Hello @shirlpat I'm Scott and my wife's brain cancer caused her to have all types of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639353/

Discussion: Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

I have trouble taking medications. This is what I did under a doctor and pharmacists care...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858054/

Discussion: How do you handle uncooperative and manipulative behaviors?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 11, 2023

My husband took this test after 3 at fault accidents (thankfully no one was hurt) and...

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Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

I assume your husband drives erratically and is a danger to himself and others. I have...

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Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

I have found that with Dementia, I have to be firm with what I say, as...

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Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

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

Shirley- Any dementia is exhausting for the caretaker. I think that the emotional part is the...

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Discussion: I can’t cope while my husband is dying

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

Sorry BUT , I think you were foolish to open the door # 1 AND invite...

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Discussion: “In the midst of confusion, love is the only compass.”

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Hi Bill- Although I was at home with my husband because we were both retired. Being...

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Discussion: Caregiving and Working Overload: Have to make tough decisions

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 6 11:46am

My sweet hubby has Lewy Body Dementia, and he is around stage 6. We have flown...

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Discussion: How to handle luggage when flying?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 17 6:00am

I also understand. This week feels almost normal. Some confusion and memory loss but not terrible....

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Discussion: Is it MCI or Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 20 1:49pm

@tay1, what a wonderful update. In addition to hearing that a switch to a geriatrician has...

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Discussion: Is it MCI or Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 3 12:54pm

I wanted to post an update to my first comment in this discussion. I took the...

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Discussion: Is it MCI or Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 27 12:09pm

What a heartbreaking letter. Beautifully heartbreaking. When my mom took care of my father, she was...

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Discussion: The Cavalry Is Not Coming

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 1, 2023

My daddy passed, he is now with Jesus and the angels.😇😭💔

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Discussion: When someone w/dementia experiences a traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

You are a true angel and have gone way above and beyond what anyone should, could,...

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Discussion: “In the midst of confusion, love is the only compass.”

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

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