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Hi Colleen, My husband has been seeing a neurologist for years for an essential tremor. A...

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Discussion: Being prepared for the Neuropsychologist appointment: Tips

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

I would recommend a second opinion as well. My wife was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease about...

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Discussion: Husband doesn't fit PD or Lewy Body exactly.

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Welcome floridarick! First of all, it’s nice that your friends DO something, although it may be...

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Discussion: New CG, Question 2: SNAKE OIL?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Hi @lctpdc, my husband has moderate Alzheimer's, diagnosed about five years ago. I told the neurologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808888/

Discussion: Should we find a new provider??

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

Things have declined as far as his ability to make good decisions, his driving and his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305118/

Discussion: Husband (43) showing signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Anyone?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 5, 2020

I was really surprised by the comments re driving. Maybe it is different in other states,...

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Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 17, 2024

I really can empathize with your situation. I went to see my general practitioner a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974311/

Discussion: I’m slowly not able to remember where and what I’m doing daily.

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 3, 2023

Hi @luv2spin, my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease by a neurologist and neuropsychologist about three...

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Discussion: Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 11, 2022

Hello all, I have MILD COGNATIVE IMPAIRMENT, aka MCI diagnosed about 3 years ago. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332761/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 22 12:54pm

Linda Delusions and hallucinations are common with Lewy Body. It is futile and not helpful to...

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Discussion: Sister not diagnosed yet but cognitive and physical challenges

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

My husband is only 43. We have never gone to the Mayo clinic I just found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305114/

Discussion: Husband (43) showing signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Anyone?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 7, 2020

I can relate to your situation. My soulmate/husband of 48 years (he is 70) has started...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 11 1:06pm

My cousin had to go into a memory care residence. She is younger than me, but...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

Another day: Reading your post made me what to rush to your home and hug and...

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Discussion: I feel lost: We don’t have a diagnosis yet

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

@krisnphx Wow, this is a tough situation. A lot of what you are able to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180697/

Discussion: Understanding the difference between dementia over psychiatric

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

In early 2020, a few months after his MCI diagnosis, my husband was recommended by his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921655/

Discussion: What is the benefit of a Neuropsychological testing?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

My husband had 2 strokes after his heart surgery and his Neurologist confirms this by taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888913/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

@dtbic2024 I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom and the continued vascular...

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Discussion: My father cries a lot. We are at a loss what to do.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 25 9:04am

Over 10 yrs ago my husband was diagnosed for dementia by a neurologist. He was prescribed...

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Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 8 9:25am

I am really sorry about your husband diagnosis. Statin lowers cholesterol that our brains need to...

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Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: May 4, 2022

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