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my wife lost her ability to drive a couple of weeks ago and was having a...

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Discussion: I don't feel we can travel anymore: I want our lives back

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

Yes I am. My husband was diagnosed at 50!! 5 years in now. In 2018 given...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881484/

Discussion: Dementia and Aphasia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

@tryingtimes10 Oh my gosh. Your post was the first that I read. My husband was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404107/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

@dbont What you have described is very difficult and frustrating. I can understand. These are not...

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Discussion: What do I do?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 3, 2025

My husband is around stage 6 with LBD, and he can hardly talk, he needs assistance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895454/

Discussion: LBD & Distraction from destructive behavior

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

I had a friend with repeated brain tumors, and she had a day she called her...

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Discussion: Hung out with my new friend depression for a day.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

My husband slowly declined over 8 years with the diagnosis of MCI, has progressed now to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785739/

Discussion: Conundrum…Explain my wife's behavior in social situations or not?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

Chris20 - This forum will save you in so many ways. I have tried to remain...

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Discussion: My early morning optimism fades to irritation and resentment

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

I think it’s more the “You only hurt the ones you love”, the husbands with anger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767982/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

Dear @sr5367sh Such great insights from the group. Here are a few additional thoughts for you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537354/

Discussion: Husband doesn't recognize me: Struggling to keep him safe

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 28 1:42pm

I just joined this group and this is my first comment. I'm glad I found others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1440823/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 17, 2025

i have given great thought to the topic since Waltf introduced it and subsequently added a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248797/

Discussion: Approach to bringing in a caregiver for wife

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

To every caregiver, I will send kind thoughts your way. I was the caregiver for my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543421/

Discussion: Longest Stint as Caregiver

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 5 2:13pm

@memoriestomoments Thank you for your reply. It truly blessed my heart. Walking this journey with your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550080/

Discussion: My husband cannot quit sorting through and moving his personal things.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 14 3:27am

I can't say whether his dizziness, imbalance, has anything to do with dementia; however, if he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1546776/

Discussion: When and how to take over?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 9 8:35pm

Yes. I do experience similar things…my husband has undiagnosed dementia— but life every day is filled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1561621/

Discussion: My frustration is off the charts

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: 3 days ago

Hi! This behavior is very normal and yes, it makes a lot more work for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545396/

Discussion: My husband cannot quit sorting through and moving his personal things.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 8 7:27am

Dear @2me My husband has good eyesight but he developed what I call "visual processing" and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1549574/

Discussion: When and how to take over?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 13 10:36am

I think you are doing an admirable job taking care of your husband! Good for you!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1557209/

Discussion: Love is all there is

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 22 9:20pm

@kjc48 thank you for sharing your experiences, many of which plague all of us….the hacking terrifies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1559731/

Discussion: It's hard to find patience sometimes. Thanks for listening

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