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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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232040/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117091/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112754/

Discussion: Is it MCI or Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288328/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/112915/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 25, 2017

Thank you for thinking of us! My wonderful boss gave the article to me. Her dad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035210/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Fastest way to protect your septic system is to stop buying the chewing gum. As maggiemae...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022270/

Discussion: sustitute for chewing gum

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

If she keeps the gum in her mouth while eating and drinking it’s likely that she’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022197/

Discussion: sustitute for chewing gum

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

You are a true angel and have gone way above and beyond what anyone should, could,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945183/

Discussion: “In the midst of confusion, love is the only compass.”

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

You mentioned cats. I have had several cats throughout my lifetime. My current cat PICKED me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865488/

Discussion: Lone caregiver: looking to talk about cats, books, music, food, more..

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: May 23, 2023

@gingerw, I've been accused of driving like a little old woman for years...long before grey hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326706/

Discussion: Driving, Early Dementia and Stroke

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Nov 8, 2020

Hi, Dan. My wife was diagnosed with MCI in 2011 and then had a comprehensive test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323598/

Discussion: MCI: Trying to find our best path and what to do next

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 22, 2020

My physically healthy wife retired in 2012 because of problems with her memory in a high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323590/

Discussion: MCI: Trying to find our best path and what to do next

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 22, 2020

@becsbuddy, No I don't think you're pushy at all! I appreciate anyone with a kind word...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298419/

Discussion: Caregiver Burnout Warning

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 17, 2020

I’m so sorry for your situation. Your feelings are understandable. Getting things confused like forward and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424228/

Discussion: Driving with MCI

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 27, 2025

Hi, just from our frightening experience I suggest you push for your husband to surrender his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1411000/

Discussion: The Driver's License Discussion...

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 8, 2025

I disagree that women are not on the list of Caregivers. I have been caring for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388777/

Discussion: The Long Quiet

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 7, 2025

It was so awful telling my husband he couldn't drive anymore. He didn't react when he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350891/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

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