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I take only one medicine for pain which is not for MCI it's for occipital neuralgia....

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Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 21 3:38pm

My journey to hell started 1 and 1/2 years ago when I think my husband was...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

I'm caring for my husband who is 75 and in mid-stage Alzheimer's. He was diagnosed in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/112966/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 26, 2017

Hello @colleenyoung , @kholden, @101margu, @rlu0817 My name is Kellye - diagnosed with PPAOS in 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145551/

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Hi @pamela78, my heart goes out to you. This is probably one of the most difficult...

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Discussion: I don't know why I did that

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 11 1:18pm

My husbands PCP is also a close friend. I think he was in denial until I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129149/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

I’ve had fibro-fog & severe chronic stress/burnout that’s taken 4 years to feel mostly recovered from....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021325/

Discussion: Who Can I Talk To About My Wife's Cognitive Health?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

Ruth Ann, Thanks for your reply. Yes ,the cost is great. We just started with Nuplazid...

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Discussion: Question about Nuplazid

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 25, 2023

Scott, I'm looking for some advice. My beautiful wife of 53 years has progressed from MCI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696484/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 6, 2022

My wife was initially diagnosed with MCI back in 2014 but the progression has not been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328819/

Discussion: My wife forgetting: Diagnosed with MCI

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 14, 2021

Back when my cousin developed cognitive decline pretty quickly, my goal as her HCPOA and next...

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Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

Mark, It is important that you obtain an actual diagnosis for your wife as this determines...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845454/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

Hi @uncertainsoyoung - I can just imagine how frustrating that visit with the neurologist must have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305119/

Discussion: Husband (43) showing signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Anyone?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 5, 2020

Bad night as he had another fall about 2:30am - this time he got a small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717652/

Discussion: Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 15, 2022

Thanks for the great posts by you and @wanieta. My 75 yr old husband, Vietnam veteran/Agent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706151/

Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: May 6, 2022

Hi Julie, you must be exhausted trying to keep on top of what your husband is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/668981/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 7, 2022

In the early stages of my husband's diagnosis of Alzheimer's, five years ago, I was upset...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079734/

Discussion: Anyone felt frustrated with doctors and trying to find a diagnosis?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

Hi @harleyshaw, I found, too, that after a while the neurologist lost interest, and now the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031989/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I just read this entire thread. Heartbreaking and relatable. First I commend the daughters for being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258297/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 15 6:56am

Hi! My husband has dementia-like symtoms from viral encephalitis. He began having driving issues before the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/201074/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 6, 2018

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