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@geppetto My husband has been seen at a Memory and Brain Wellness Center every 3-4 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204071/

Discussion: How often do you see a neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 4 8:56pm

Iwent from a full time 80 hour a week farmer to fulltime caregiver in 3 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172233/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed with MCI, meeting criteria for probable CAA.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

Thank you for your comments. I feel like people look at me like I have 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108930/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

My husband has Lewy Body dementia and was diagnosed in 2020. I saw symptoms of dementia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936180/

Discussion: Taking over as Power of Attorney

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

Aricept caused bad headaches for my husband, so the neurologist switched him to the Excelon patch....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617612/

Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

I do believe Alzheimer's is hardest for the caregiver. In my experience, most caregivers are coping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288661/

Discussion: Probably not ever going to be officially diagnosed

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 24 7:33am

I not sure this is the right discussion, but I’m interested in any information on supplements...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139945/

Discussion: Blood test for dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

My husband had no idea a of his disabilities until his pcp put him through a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014291/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

IT’s been about 3 years since I first noticed my husband had memory problems because he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195845/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck..it is a duck. Your husband checks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110970/

Discussion: Spouse has very early dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Mariana, every person is different and from what I’ve heard everyone reacts differently to medications for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846374/

Discussion: Terrified of what's coming

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

My wife has been dealing with significant anxiety lately. I’ve called her primary care doctor multiple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802809/

Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

Hello everybody, Last week we had the appointment with the new neurologist after he reviewed the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134163/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 31, 2024

My journey into this rabbit hole started in earnest a year and a half ago when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102736/

Discussion: Transition time is difficult

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Hi @catmac, My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2019. I knew something was amiss at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971803/

Discussion: Thoughts on Rexulti for anxiety in dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

So sorry you & he are facing this milestone. My partner & I are going through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872240/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

The neurologist emphasized that with vascular dementia, the person has much difficulty with going from step...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811469/

Discussion: My husband has dementia and we think that it's Alzheimer's

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

Good morning, everyone, We are contemplating not having my sister attend the neurologist meeting on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995868/

Discussion: Sister not diagnosed yet but cognitive and physical challenges

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

@immaggiemae there are many variants of FTD, with earlier onset, and it sounds like he does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302937/

Discussion: My husband only Whispers: What can be done?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 12 11:11pm

My husband was diagnosed with Early onset Alzheimer’s in 2019. I believe I would have noticed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881416/

Discussion: Dementia and Aphasia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

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