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HIPAA does not prohibit sharing references with the permission of the former employers. I personally would...

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Discussion: CNA can not give references?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

I have given the doctor a heads up and the plan is to discuss memory care...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123335/

Discussion: Time for Memory Care

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

My mother had dementia and died at 86 yo. I think it may have started during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288242/

Discussion: Decreased sense of smell may indicate early dementia

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Feb 18, 2020

well I should join this group as well as the cancer group I am already writing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113079/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 10, 2018

Hi @lindabf Nice to e-meet you. No eye rolling here in this group and pats are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/112781/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 16, 2016

Thank you for your response. I found your answer helpful but I was not criticizing the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056306/

Discussion: In-Home Caretakers Terrible, MCU Much Better

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

I learned carrying address and phone numbers when my father was going to daytime adult care...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032174/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed MCI: He is in denial and personality is changing

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

I am adding to what I wrote earlier about ghosting ; I wrote that is is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030736/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed MCI: He is in denial and personality is changing

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

Update on my husband. This week he went to pick up pizza 10 minutes away, something...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025378/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

I have keyed deadbolt locks on all our outside doors. Then we put safety latches on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817648/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Bonnie My wife of 50+ years had similar issues with Aricept and it did not seem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802794/

Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

Hi, my husband was diagnosed with MCI 8 years ago following neuropsych testing, ordered by his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766527/

Discussion: MCI: looking for appropriate online couples counseling

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

need advice. my husband has had alzheimer's for all of 15 years. he is at home...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730906/

Discussion: Transitions..... Medications for Behavioral Symptoms

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Hi, @lindakbe I agree with you. Caregiving, or caring for someone, often leaves us walking blindfolded....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653883/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 13, 2021

The food zigzag brought us to happier territory. He is indulging in smoked sablefish aka "real...

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Discussion: Dementia and Not Eating: Very concerned

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 28, 2021

My Mom was in memory care and broke her hip getting out of bed. It was...

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Discussion: Falling out of bed in a memory care facility

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 20, 2020

@dalecasto I too have read all of that and am on 5mg of Lithium Orotate as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418928/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

He thinks there is another person in the house. Or it's his mother (who died in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1414971/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 13, 2025

My fur baby is a huge part of my emotional support team. He loves me unconditionally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1400576/

Discussion: The Long Quiet

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 24, 2025

Hi @spoolly, my wife and I choose Lecanemab because it seems to have less risk for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368960/

Discussion: Alzheimers care and treatments: Consult with Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

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