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@colleenyoung Hello, So much has happened in the last few months: On Mother's Day, my husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/151906/

Discussion: Alzheimer's and DNR

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 10, 2017

I have given into my husband's sleep schedule as well. My problem is getting him to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124450/

Discussion: Moderate Alzheimer's, Frequent Resting and Napping

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I just was told by a neuropsychologist that you can have MCI and Alzheimer's simultaneously. Also,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109420/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

Hi @amconcerned and @joyh1567, when I noticed changes in my husband's cognitive abilities in addition to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019959/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

My husband is going thru the process of diagnosis now. When I read Susan Schneider William's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804162/

Discussion: Lewy Body Dementia at age 51: Anyone else with early onset LBD?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

I can relate to all of the above and I have a question. There's an elephant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233562/

Discussion: I don't know why I did that

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 10 9:32am

I understand. My husband was diagnosed with a mri with vascular dementia. He was put on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805824/

Discussion: Husband With Slow Cognitive Decline: So sad & confused

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

I don't have a lot of time at the moment, but I do want to encourage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804718/

Discussion: Husband With Slow Cognitive Decline: So sad & confused

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

My husband & I have been married for 57 years - we were high school sweethearts!!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038852/

Discussion: Is it MCI or Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

Thank you. Nuplazid is not available through a regular pharmacy, only a specialty pharmacy. The neurologist...

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Discussion: Question about Nuplazid

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

So sad you have two close relatives with this terrible disease. My husband was on Aricept...

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Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 4, 2022

I do not want to make light of the situation, but I had a doctor tell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/186206/

Discussion: My mom has dementia. Am I doomed to the same future?

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: Feb 21, 2018

Thank you for the links you provided above. My father has not been to a neurologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203362/

Discussion: How to get diagnosis and or help

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 3 7:15pm

That's a tough one, @becsbuddy. I used to be able to get him to play Scrabble...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/622266/

Discussion: Is yelling and over-talking a part of dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 1, 2021

I appreciate you sharing Dan. My husband has become worse in the past few months as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328822/

Discussion: My wife forgetting: Diagnosed with MCI

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 15, 2021

That law applies to mental conditions because of the distress saying you won't get better can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347505/

Discussion: Did medication help in Vascular Dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 13 4:59pm

Perhaps 10-15 years ago my husband started to become thoughtless and even a bit rude to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757641/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

My husband used to sleep at least 10 hours a day and sometimes 11 or 12...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959714/

Discussion: My Husband Dementia and Fatigue

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

I wish I could say the same about placing my 64 yo husband into a dementia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271923/

Discussion: Coping with grief with Mom now in Memory Care

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 1 3:12pm

I knew something was amiss with my husband in 2017 when I retired. It was difficult...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072345/

Discussion: What to do when doctors disagree on next steps for an MCI patient

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 21, 2024

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