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Thank you for your reply. I am super blessed to have 4 adult children who have...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 13, 2020

I am dealing with a daily issue of driving. My husband has always loved cars. He...

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Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

We just came back from his appointment with a new neurologist. At this practice they offer...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

I agree with that sharing the Alzheimers diagnosis depends on the individual and the circumstances. My...

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Discussion: How does sharing diagnosis of Alzheimer's affect patient?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

@gigi76 Thank you, and the same to you. My husband, too, was to have another colonoscopy,...

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Discussion: Alzheimer's and DNR

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 24, 2017

I noticed changes in my husband's memory maybe five or six years ago but I wasn't...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 9 7:34am

Hi. No rush. I was just curious to know if there was a specific point of...

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Discussion: Did medication help in Vascular Dementia

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Posted: Jul 12 8:40pm

I think my husband lost part of his identity when he was no longer able to...

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Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

My husband saw a neurologist P.A. for the first time yesterday for a more thorough evaluation...

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Discussion: My father cries a lot. We are at a loss what to do.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 15 7:22am

@pamwill1960 Wow, that must have been an unhappy moment for you. If the neurologist dismissed him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126426/

Discussion: Caregivers: Early Onset Alzheimer's, diagnosis age 19 to 65

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

Thank you, I hope we can be together as long as we can. What is an...

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Discussion: What strategies help you cope with behavioral changes in loved one?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

To all of my new friends that replied- thank you for sharing your hugs, likes, advice,...

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Discussion: Obsessions and Selfishness: Just need to vent

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 13 6:35am

I will tell you what my wife takes. everything we do comes from a nutritionist that...

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Discussion: Did medication help in Vascular Dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 11 7:35pm

Thank you. I needed this post right now. My husband's Lewy Body Dementia has progressed to...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

I completely understand your frustration. I've got something similar with my husband. Every case is different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253031/

Discussion: Does anyone have any experience with Adult Day Care facilities?

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Posted: Mar 8 8:08am

I have responded before but I am starting to see a lot more changes. We so...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 10 11:22pm

Hello.. I don't think you are the bad guy. With the one's who are given the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333415/

Discussion: Caregiver for spouse with MCI (Mild cognitive impairment)

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Posted: Jun 23 10:38am

@bernie88 I felt like reading your story was me reading my story with my husband who...

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Discussion: Everyday Becomes More Difficult

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 7 12:04pm

I understand completely as my husband and I are traveling the same road. When I asked...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 22, 2020

Kim Webb - Thank you. Someone to hug and cry with who actually understands what I'm...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

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