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I was fortunate, when my husband even started with my old dementia and he didn’t realize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1542028/

Discussion: Crazy pillow experience w/ my husband. No help from providers. Advice?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 3 12:25pm

Others noticed changes in my husband before I did. He retired from his dental practice in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912669/

Discussion: Denial of MCI - how does spouse/caregiver cope?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Thank you for writing this. I noticed my husband's occasional lapses in memory in 2001. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458205/

Discussion: The Long Quiet

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 11, 2025

Hi to rjchambliss5 and others to which this might apply. At first, it went against every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085025/

Discussion: Early stage memory loss and MCI lack of medical attention

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

@denise96 Oh my goodness 😱What a totally dreadful situation. I feel sorry for your husband’s terminal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246150/

Discussion: Caregiving: Anyone else doing this alone?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 26, 2025

Hello to Chris 20. It is hell on earth. You'd know what I'm saying. Whatever you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243823/

Discussion: The Caregivers' Guilt Dumpster - Open for business

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Feb 23, 2025

We toured a couple of places. On one of our concerns they indicated that they couldn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718456/

Discussion: Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 17, 2022

Bill had been content to let me or daughter Robin drive since Dec of 2019 when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764061/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

@turnared, DanL, Congratulations finding the best ever place to get great support from folks who have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336803/

Discussion: What is the benefit of a Neuropsychological testing?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 10, 2021

Hello, nanax2. Thank you for your prayers. I will also try to remember to pray for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/112791/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 16, 2016

Thank you for your response Scott. I feel I am passed the suicidal thoughts. Thank you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/201066/

Discussion: Caregiver for spouse with MCI (Mild cognitive impairment)

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 5, 2018

Hugs to everyone out there and thank you for your posts. I just came to this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848131/

Discussion: Husband With Slow Cognitive Decline: So sad & confused

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

You might want to ask his doctor if Bill’s anger has to do with waking up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727137/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 15, 2022

It is wonderful that you have this opportunity and that your son is in a position...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487756/

Discussion: Respite dilemma

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 21 3:26am

Re: post abot guilt in wanting the gilt to end. This is a normal feeling, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409096/

Discussion: Does anyone ever feel guilty about wanting this to end?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 5, 2025

I do understand your situation a bit but I too don’t know what to do. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134920/

Discussion: Spouse denial of MCI destroying our marriage

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

Hi Michiganstressedlady, I realise your post was from fe. and I hope things have improved. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/112951/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 7, 2017

Last Wed Bill had two (all day) appointments at Mayo. At the first one they took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752226/

Discussion: Thrashing In His Sleep

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

Hi. I am glad that you raised this point about driving. Not quite your scenario -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1412871/

Discussion: The Driver's License Discussion...

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 10, 2025

Hello @leeandpat I'm sorry to read to your husband's journey with dementia. My name is Scott...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262419/

Discussion: Alzheimers: When should someone not be left alone?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 21, 2019

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