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@jehjeh I am sorry for your loss. I know what you mean and I am finding...

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Discussion: And the Academy Award goes to... Pretender

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 4 3:38pm

My husband has not been diagnosed...he refuses to have the 6 month "let's check in" appointment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404105/

Discussion: What are you best tips for being more patient?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

Ditto regarding the whiteboard being a part of his daily routine that would prove challenging if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094745/

Discussion: Time Bandit

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

Thank you, Scott, I appreciate it - that's a very good idea. : ) I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113228/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 5, 2019

When I retired and was at home with my husband, I noticed changes in him. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082658/

Discussion: Early stage memory loss and MCI lack of medical attention

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

I think I have this, but haven’t been officially diagnosed. It gets worse when I’m tired...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133346/

Discussion: Have you got Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech? Let's connect

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

@heymama Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! We’re glad you found the group. The headaches sound truly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031353/

Discussion: Activities to do with your loved one: Share your tips

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Amen. That's what my husband's neurologist said as well. Our adult kids won't believe that, especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997613/

Discussion: How to maintain feeling respected, worthy and needed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

You (and your family) need to do your own research into this horrible disease. There is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906868/

Discussion: What should be expected of a neurologist treating Alzheimer’s?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

My good friend’s husband was diagnosed with dementia by a physician. After that, my friend noticed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888896/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

@tsc interesting about not being to draw the clock. My husband has scored 13 out of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485135/

Discussion: What things change with a diagnosis from MCI to Alzheimer’s?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 17 9:40pm

Yes, I’d try various ways to see which ones might work. Everyone is different in their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274524/

Discussion: Does anyone have tips for communicating with someone with dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 5, 2025

Will takes little naps almost every day but they are less than half an hour. During...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722778/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Perhaps dosage matters. I have found no serious side effects of Lithium Orotate reported at dosages...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1419102/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Hi @steelbeam, I hope you saw the helpful reply from @bayviewgal to you here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114102/ Early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117195/

Discussion: Is your loved one with dementia sleeping a lot (too much)?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

I might discuss medications that help slow symptoms in case it is Alz. It brings significant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263987/

Discussion: My husband had an appointment at Cleveland Clinic yesterday

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

@labrown I’ve recently become a caregiver for my mother who has been exceptionally independent and highly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1548130/

Discussion: My husband cannot quit sorting through and moving his personal things.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 11 3:55pm

My wife has an appointment with a Neurologist. We have no idea what is wrong, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790209/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 29, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763930/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

I found myself getting really annoyed with his stupidity and his lack of logic. Trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196746/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

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