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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

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

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

We started slowing down the rate that the medicine went into his body, from 1 hour...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044451/

Discussion: Leqembi: Anyone else taking this infusion to slow dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 2, 2024

So important to keep his mind active and to stay active socially He is still able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029876/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

Hi TSC, I moved your question to the Caregivers: Dementia group. I did this so fellow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639235/

Discussion: Moderate Alzheimer's, Frequent Resting and Napping

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 26, 2021

I'm sorry to hear about your wife's memory issues and aphasia. My husband just turned 62...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897685/

Discussion: Dementia and Aphasia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

I'm so sorry about your dog. I dread that day when our time comes, but I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248131/

Discussion: Approach to bringing in a caregiver for wife

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 1 1:43pm

My wife has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. MRI shows little white spots in her brain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113155/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

@joyh1567, this must be so hard for you. I don't know how you can manage his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015787/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 14, 2024

Hi billiekip! Lewy Body and Alzheimer's are very different animals. Alzheimer's disease from what I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112895/

Discussion: Caregiver sundowning

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

I hope you had a well deserved break and regrouped for the next siege. My husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112683/

Discussion: Caregiver sundowning

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

Hi, thank you for the suggestions and comments. My biggest concern is the level of irritability...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741209/

Discussion: What strategies help you cope with behavioral changes in loved one?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

@cbmb, you may also wish to take part in this discussion: - Caregivers: Early Onset Alzheimer's,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113573/

Discussion: Spouse has very early dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Okay, the apt. didn't go that well. Doc. wanted to refer him to a neurologist but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370795/

Discussion: Okay, I need your responses and help with this one

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 14 5:42pm

I'm so sorry. My husband too was diagnosed with MCI and is going for his first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388353/

Discussion: Where to help

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 6 9:20pm

I was feeling like there were "glitches" in my thinking after a concussion and so my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922793/

Discussion: What is the benefit of a Neuropsychological testing?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

Hi @april1940m, My husband has moderate Alzheimer's, formally diagnosed in 2019, although symptoms were present a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781663/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 6, 2022

Prior to knowing my wife had dementia, I had noticed that her sense of smell was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332922/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 22 4:22pm

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