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My best friend's late husband had epilepsy and was treated by neurologists who prescribed drugs that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235120/

Discussion: I don't know why I did that

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 12 9:44am

Tagging onto my last comment, my husband was scheduled to have a neuro-psych exam, but 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981592/

Discussion: What am I missing?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 16, 2023

@yme2 your story sounds so familiar. Too many families have gone, or are going through the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361112/

Discussion: My first post, no one to talk to

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 1 12:33am

I do realize that dementia can be caused by various conditions, such as Lewy Bodies, Frontal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264754/

Discussion: My husband had an appointment at Cleveland Clinic yesterday

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 23 9:52am

Husband had one done, we will know results in 2 weeks when we have appointment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123588/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

My husband was on donepezil for a while. I think the neurologist said it would help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708306/

Discussion: Heart issues and breathing problems and dealing with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 14, 2022

Things can always change, and it's best for us to learn to roll with the changes....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228851/

Discussion: How can I deal with evening restlessness?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 3 5:32pm

@geppetto I read your comment about only seeing a PA when you go to the doctor....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203914/

Discussion: How often do you see a neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 4 4:20pm

Would you consider a consultation with another neurologist? Call a university hospital or your family physician...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312468/

Discussion: Dementia: Dealing with husband's hallucinations and fatigue

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

anotherday, I read your post several times. I am so sorry for your hard hard days....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919745/

Discussion: I feel lost: We don’t have a diagnosis yet

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

My spouse has always been intimidated by physicians. He has Parkinsons and I think she was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353756/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 22 9:03am

Chris20, I am curious how you determined your partner is in Stage 6. Did a neurologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316436/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 30 10:09am

Here are a few related discussions that you might find helpful: - Anyone felt frustrated with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203343/

Discussion: How to get diagnosis and or help

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 3 6:00pm

My husband experiences this a lot. When we went to see a neurologist he didn’t talk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274411/

Discussion: Frequent Deja vu that feels real to my husband

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 4 6:38pm

In this case the patient had been diagnoses with mild dementia prior to the procedure. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099644/

Discussion: What is the best answer?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

Get established with a competent, sympathetic neurologist. Your family can't help you, so don't waste your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259152/

Discussion: Siblings don’t seem to care

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 16 7:36am

@adv. I’m so sorry to hear of the difficult time you and your husband are having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/304471/

Discussion: All brain scans good: Could my husband still have dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 11, 2021

That Tennessee law is amazing. Who thought that up? If someone is terminal and getting Hospice,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346979/

Discussion: Did medication help symptoms of Vascular Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 13 8:18am

Is there a geriatric practice near you? They are much more holistic in their care, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126575/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

Hi and thanks for your understanding. I agree with you 100% it scares me to death...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122451/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

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