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For what it's worth, when my husband was not able to draw the time on a...

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Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130970/

Discussion: which MD speciality would be best for a dementia patient?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

It has been a process. He is marvelous, in our relationship we have always been a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323584/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 1, 2020

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

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

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

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

When we started this journey I chose neuropsychologists as adjuncts to my husbands PCP and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357342/

Discussion: My wife's Neurologist recommended a Psychiatrist-Experiences?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 27 6:31am

Based on what you've described, I think getting a second opinion would be a good idea....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355773/

Discussion: My wife's Neurologist recommended a Psychiatrist-Experiences?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 25 4:36am

Hon my heart goes out to you and wifey..I am 72 and take care of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362025/

Discussion: My first post, no one to talk to

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 2 10:18am

Lithium carbonate has been used to treat various bipolar mental conditions for many years. Its use...

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Discussion: Experience trying over the counter lithium oronate 5mg daily?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 16 2:18pm

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

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