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@gingerw, I've been accused of driving like a little old woman for years...long before grey hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326706/

Discussion: Driving, Early Dementia and Stroke

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Nov 8, 2020

Hi, Dan. My wife was diagnosed with MCI in 2011 and then had a comprehensive test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323598/

Discussion: MCI: Trying to find our best path and what to do next

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 22, 2020

My physically healthy wife retired in 2012 because of problems with her memory in a high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323590/

Discussion: MCI: Trying to find our best path and what to do next

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 22, 2020

@becsbuddy, No I don't think you're pushy at all! I appreciate anyone with a kind word...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298419/

Discussion: Caregiver Burnout Warning

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 17, 2020

If she keeps the gum in her mouth while eating and drinking it’s likely that she’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022197/

Discussion: sustitute for chewing gum

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 25 9:43am

Fastest way to protect your septic system is to stop buying the chewing gum. As maggiemae...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022270/

Discussion: sustitute for chewing gum

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 25 11:03am

Thank you for thinking of us! My wonderful boss gave the article to me. Her dad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035210/

Discussion: Leqembi: Anyone else taking this infusion to slow dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 17 12:11pm

The "going home" really was grating on me. My husband wanted to go home to his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109308/

Discussion: Visual Prompts Help

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 21 11:18am

Don’t worry about tomorrow. Today has troubles enough of its own. So my philosophy is, “One...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735683/

Discussion: What strategies help you cope with behavioral changes in loved one?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 9, 2022

Merry, my partner moved into our spare bedroom a few months ago. Occasionally I feel hurt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817638/

Discussion: Nightly forays: What are your suggestions about nighttime activity?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

My husband is having more and more cognitive problems - no official diagnose yet but the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/668616/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 6, 2022

First, has his neurologist ordered a Cpap for your husband? If not, have your neurologist set...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703071/

Discussion: Spouse's Recent Diagnosis of Fronto-Temporal Dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 27, 2022

Hello. Thank you so much for your response. We live in a very rural area and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695911/

Discussion: Spouse's Recent Diagnosis of Fronto-Temporal Dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 4, 2022

Bill is having more and more problems working his computer. He thinks it is the computer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683857/

Discussion: Thrashing In His Sleep

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

Thanks for starting this discussion @fiesty76. We had that discussion with my wife's mother and fortunately...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326694/

Discussion: Driving, Early Dementia and Stroke

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Nov 5, 2020

I have been a care giver for my wife for the last 5 years. After reading...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113045/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 5, 2018

Hi @cmm740, and welcome. I feel for you. My grandfather, who I was extremely close to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/118319/

Discussion: Alzheimer's: Caregiver Advice Requested

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 24, 2016

I read your notes, and it brings back memories of when I cared for my mother...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859390/

Discussion: ‘Just Put Her in a Home,' They Say

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 13, 2023

I appreciate your comments but the part about him being a danger on the road etc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875800/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

Shirley- I am so glad that you find Connect to be a source of support for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960968/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

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