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I know this is a post from last year, but this is hitting the nail on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037637/

Discussion: Dementia: When the other parent (spouse) isn't helpful

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Hi Julie - My husband (91)was diagnosed in fall 2019 with MCI. His regression has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779733/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 1, 2022

Because my father-in-law died of Alzheimer's Disease, my husband and I were more attuned than many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196767/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

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

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

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

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

You don't mention his current state. That makes a huge difference. I was diagnosed with mci...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289300/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 25 1:12am

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

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 symptoms of Vascular Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 13 4:59pm

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

@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

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

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