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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123075/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978065/

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,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/151902/

Discussion: Alzheimer's and DNR

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 24, 2017

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888816/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

I am sorry you’re going through all of this, but it seems that this is one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388500/

Discussion: Where to help

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 7 8:04am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208689/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 10 11:22pm

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?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 8 8:08am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996907/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276408/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323593/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919442/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

I was in a chat last night that was only with people who are caregivers for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/134823/

Discussion: Caregiving and Reality

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Feb 14, 2017

Your post is an inspiration. My husband is a Stanford graduate with an ABD in French...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239409/

Discussion: Harmful to point out the gravity of my wife's memory problems?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 17 5:33pm

My husband has had a couple phases of when he sleeps alot (10-14 hours) but he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110014/

Discussion: Is your loved one with dementia sleeping a lot (too much)?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

Hi @tunared I wanted to respond to the last line of your post: "If her neurologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336806/

Discussion: What is the benefit of a Neuropsychological testing?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 10, 2021

Hello all, I have MILD COGNATIVE IMPAIRMENT, aka MCI diagnosed about 3 years ago. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332761/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 22 12:54pm

I took my step-mother to a neurologist did sonic testing and asked her some childlike questions,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984187/

Discussion: What am I missing?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

Julie, I'm glad to meet you here. I think you will get many good ideas from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/668814/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 7, 2022

Thank you both for caring and replying to me. Yes, I know that those meds work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262421/

Discussion: Alzheimers: When should someone not be left alone?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 21, 2019

This is really rough. So much of what you describe is textbook for cognitive impairment— maybe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110198/

Discussion: Spouse has very early dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

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