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Thank you very much for your response Teri. He sees the Primary Dr. in approx. 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/716642/

Discussion: Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 11, 2022

I have 2 men in my life that have Parkinsons. My Dad had lewy body disease...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081161/

Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

Hi @merpreb, my husband (Alzheimer's, diagnosed four years ago) doesn't wander from the bedroom, but did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817670/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Hi @bunzman, my husband was on Donepezil for a couple of years after his diagnosis. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956425/

Discussion: So glad to have found Connect and Dementia Caregivers!

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

One good suggestion our neurologist had was take melatonin for acting out dreams in REM sleep....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739609/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 20, 2022

I've known something was wrong for up to four years. Hubs had a dementia diagnosis from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259858/

Discussion: Probably not ever going to be officially diagnosed

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 16 7:32pm

This sounds outrageous to me. Why are they not treating him for his symptoms? Wow….I’ve been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264291/

Discussion: My husband had an appointment at Cleveland Clinic yesterday

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 22 3:20pm

Donnajane Hi, i’m in a similar situation but it’s my wife that has the dementia. She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730606/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

@sakoziar, Mayo Clinic will work with you to get the right specialists for your husband. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723091/

Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jul 2, 2022

The same experience happened to us! Three years ago, we moved from Illinois to North Carolina...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725792/

Discussion: Want to connect with other caregivers caring for some with Alzheimer’s

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 11, 2022

Thank you for your response. My husband isn't taking any new meds but the neurologist did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/112973/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 27, 2017

Thank you so much for sharing this info! I feel like I research 24/7 while taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346656/

Discussion: Did medication help in Vascular Dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 12 2:43pm

I need advice. My husband has Alzheimer's but doesn't admit it or realize just how compromised...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340161/

Discussion: How to care for mom when dad does not help?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 3 7:42am

I have caregiver guilt. I am exhausted and my life and husband's life has been shaken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333818/

Discussion: The Caregivers' Guilt Dumpster - Open for business

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jun 23 10:21pm

Regarding moral objections: My mother fell down the stairs, and spent 6 weeks in the hospital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041204/

Discussion: In-Home Caretakers Terrible, MCU Much Better

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

I've been caring for my Mom for 4 years. THe neurologist was only helpful for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215369/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 18 7:10am

There are no clear answers from doctors because there are no clear answers. We aren't that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102251/

Discussion: Anyone felt frustrated with doctors and trying to find a diagnosis?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 9, 2024

Thank you for this discussion. We have been married 59 years. My husband was certified but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936602/

Discussion: Taking over as Power of Attorney

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Hi @janet7, my husband was diagnosed withe Alzheimer's Disease about three years ago by a neurologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708275/

Discussion: Heart issues and breathing problems and dealing with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 14, 2022

Those meds do help some patients who have Alzheimer’s. We discovered just how much they help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235528/

Discussion: I don't know why I did that

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 12 7:24pm

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