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Hi, It’s worse now. The neurologist said he should not be driving, when Richard did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147302/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

Hi Merry, @merpreb, My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2019 by a neurologist after an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806027/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

Hello I am a nurse forced into early retirement due to my diagnosis of early onset...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336804/

Discussion: What is the benefit of a Neuropsychological testing?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 10, 2021

I identify with everything you're saying. All the shared activities have pretty much gone by the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250848/

Discussion: Probably not ever going to be officially diagnosed

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 5 9:08am

CrankyYankee; thank you for your comments that reflect exactly how I feel. I've taken my 81...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102236/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 9, 2024

If you dont mind – how was the diagnosis made? What type of testing was done?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617321/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 17, 2021

Hi Donald, My 62 yo husband was diagnosed with dementia 2 years ago and in December...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845361/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

My husband (74) was diagnosed of LBD in March, 2021. The telltale symptoms of LBD, orthostatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/670624/

Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jan 13, 2022

I feel for all of you who posted on this thread. It saddens me to hear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245639/

Discussion: Quite a week for wife, diagnosed with Alzheimers and Parkinson

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 26 4:15am

Good morning, @mfilson I am sorry to read of your challenges with your dad's dementia. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782815/

Discussion: New to caring for dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

my wife has been having memory issues since 2012 when she had to retire. However, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328803/

Discussion: My wife forgetting: Diagnosed with MCI

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

@becsbuddy Thanks for that page link. The write up was as good or better than Mayo's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298412/

Discussion: Caregiver Burnout Warning

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 9, 2020

Orca59 It's difficult but important to reassess your partner's condition each day. My wife will go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328823/

Discussion: My wife forgetting: Diagnosed with MCI

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 19, 2021

Hi Merry- You asked if I’m still struggling, I guess you could say we’ve “graduated” to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893176/

Discussion: "You're not the only one dealing with issues!"

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Becky, you have to be your own advocate. My husband seems to be where yours is....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091366/

Discussion: Early stage memory loss and MCI lack of medical attention

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

My husband 90 yr and myself age 89. He was actually diagnosed with MCI January 2020....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770472/

Discussion: MCI to Dementia: What can I expect in the future?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

Will works hard with various projects but he doesn’t walk much. We are fortunate to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759606/

Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

in reply to @srakoczy1 This is a tough one, and I only ended up telling my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977801/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

I am new to this group as of a month or so ago, and rarely comment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080370/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

@rugbymom @bbcatmom @steilacoomcaregiver @davejr @ctz25 @pamela78 @bstahl I feel for all of you. I am dealing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331826/

Discussion: Early stage memory loss and MCI lack of medical attention

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 21 9:18am

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