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My husband was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment due to AD six months ago. He is...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 10, 2025

My Two Cents on Showering: Please be super careful when your loved ones wanna attempt to...

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Discussion: This is a first, wife not bathed in over a week.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 11, 2025

Yes, that's what happened to our family. Then we all saw that assisted living was not...

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Discussion: Convincing someone with dementia they need to move to assisted living

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 31, 2025

I like to know what are the dangers of anesthesia to the PPAOS brain . Does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192276/

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

@krisnphx I understand your worry about your mother. I would feel the same in such a...

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Discussion: Understanding the difference between dementia over psychiatric

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

@cmk1952 Ohmygosh! I could have written your previous post. We are using Visiting Angel's with limited...

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Discussion: Time for Memory Care

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I hate to be the hard ass but this is not healthy and dangerous for him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122406/

Discussion: I feel like start running and not look back!

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

Interesting topic re caregivers who help their loved ones. I do agree. But I'm wondering how...

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Discussion: Gifts for Caregivers

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Nov 30, 2019

i learned about confabulation when I studied narcissism for five years to be able to live...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 25, 2019

I am my disabled husband's primary caregiver and, while we have two hours of help from...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 10, 2017

@dalecasto I too have read all of that and am on 5mg of Lithium Orotate as...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

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

Shirley- Any dementia is exhausting for the caretaker. I think that the emotional part is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961574/

Discussion: I can’t cope while my husband is dying

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

My wife began going to bed very early in early 2022, like 2 or 3 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952158/

Discussion: Being prepared for the Neuropsychologist appointment: Tips

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Sorry BUT , I think you were foolish to open the door # 1 AND invite...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948045/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

My husband took this test after 3 at fault accidents (thankfully no one was hurt) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884553/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

I assume your husband drives erratically and is a danger to himself and others. I have...

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Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

I have found that with Dementia, I have to be firm with what I say, as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875506/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

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