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Bill ended up in the hospital again, this time with C.Diff (major bleeding and diarrhea). They...

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Discussion: Thrashing In His Sleep

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 2, 2022

I am also going to reach out to Visiting Angels! Thank you so much!

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Discussion: In-home care can often be of great help for caregivers

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 20, 2022

Great questions, Becky. They were just the ones we found ourselves looking for answers to at...

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Discussion: In-home care can often be of great help for caregivers

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 14, 2022

Hello @shirlpat I'm Scott and my wife's brain cancer caused her to have all types of...

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Discussion: Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

@fiesty76 For many people, giving up driving privileges is seen as a loss of independence. My...

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Discussion: Driving, Early Dementia and Stroke

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Nov 5, 2020

This is such a tricky subject because driving is so key to feeling independent. We just...

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Discussion: Early Onset Alzheimer's: Driving and staying home alone

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 6, 2020

Hello @michiganstressedlady I am Scott and it is nice to e-meet you here. I am not...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 25, 2017

You are an angel!!!! And amazing person!! God sees your heart.. I know it's breaking..your story...

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Discussion: I just realized my spouse has MCI. He started screaming he hated me.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 22, 2025

When a 20 year old runs her car into a storefront, it's cause she's young and...

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Discussion: Driving-and when to stop

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 5, 2025

My spouse use to cook dinners, but a couple of over salted mashed potatoes caused her...

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Discussion: Obsessions and Selfishness: Just need to vent

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 9, 2025

an angel!

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Discussion: Any helpful hints on managing your loved one's oral hygiene?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 16, 2025

@trishaanderson Putting the pills in applesauce or pudding is usually a good idea, but, these days...

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Discussion: Suggestions | Help with Getting Her to Sleep

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 25, 2025

I have learned to not correct or contradict. Reminding folks with dementia of their short comings...

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Discussion: Is it always a good idea to not contradict a person with dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 10, 2025

I honor and celebrate you for having the backbone to stand up to the honest reality...

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Discussion: Spouse with MCI insists on using computer technology without help

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 8, 2025

My husband and I looked into a CCRC near Lebanon, Ohio. I was gung-ho about moving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195537/

Discussion: Caregiving: Anyone else doing this alone?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

@tay1, what a wonderful update. In addition to hearing that a switch to a geriatrician has...

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Discussion: Is it MCI or Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

I wanted to post an update to my first comment in this discussion. I took the...

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Discussion: Is it MCI or Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

My sweet hubby has Lewy Body Dementia, and he is around stage 6. We have flown...

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Discussion: How to handle luggage when flying?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

I also understand. This week feels almost normal. Some confusion and memory loss but not terrible....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037223/

Discussion: Is it MCI or Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

Hi Bill- Although I was at home with my husband because we were both retired. Being...

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Discussion: Caregiving and Working Overload: Have to make tough decisions

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 6, 2024

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