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@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

I have caregiver guilt. I am exhausted and my life and husband's life has been shaken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333818/

Discussion: The Caregivers' Guilt Dumpster - Open for business

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jun 23 10:21pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081626/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919201/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245124/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206638/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/705392/

Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: May 4, 2022

We finally did get a general diagnosis of dementia from our new doctor. It is virtually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216211/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 19 8:04am

I have been dealing with the driving issue for over2 years on a daily basis with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154710/

Discussion: Dad won't let go of driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

Another little tip: Previously my wife's neurologist had given her a "no-more driving" recommendation. Periodically thereafter,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882475/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

Mark, there are many resources available but not easy to find. The Eldercare Locator phone number,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852657/

Discussion: Wondering what to do in the future, concerned about fulltime care

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 1, 2023

I face the same problem. Have they done a brain MRI on him. If not, insist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094558/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

Many insightful and helpful posts on this string 🙏🏻. As regards the resistance and denial by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993551/

Discussion: Why diagnose obvious MCI?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

When my husband was first diagnosed, he was asked to sign a permission paper allowing me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850796/

Discussion: MD hesitant to prescribe meds for dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

While I adore our neurologist, it has been a difficult journey trying to get him on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619201/

Discussion: Anyone know if 14-3-3 protein is related to Lewy body dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 23, 2021

Hello @kdo0827 You are in! Welcome to Mayo Connect and the caregivers discussion group! I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113165/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 2, 2019

Hello. I was able to let my husband's neurologist know about his vivid dreams and lack...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195986/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

If your husband stopped driving before the test, that would be a real blessing. I finally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875975/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

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