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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

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

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

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

Hello: You are not alone. I also have the diagnosis of LBD with Parkinsonism. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617497/

Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jul 17, 2021

We live in a "rural healthcare" setting and don't have many specialists near us so my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080669/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

I'm so thankful that I found this forum. I have been looking at other forums/websites for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182956/

Discussion: Not Incontinence but bathroom messes and clothes soiling

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

My wife was diagnosed with MCI in 2011 and with Alzheimer's disease in 2012. I remember...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328802/

Discussion: My wife forgetting: Diagnosed with MCI

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 29, 2020

Wow! Who's letting you (prescribimg) try all the different meds??? Sounds like the doctor is out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386707/

Discussion: Extreme Insomnia Due to Inability to Lie Still at Night

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Sep 4 2:44pm

Well, hello, fiesty 76. It's wonderful reading you message. I've been out of the loop, off-line,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333698/

Discussion: Assisted Living and DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Feb 14, 2021

Hello, I'm Jim, 53yo male, 15 years post awake craniotomy to remove a benign tumor that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083198/

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

Hello - My story is strikingly similar to what you mention. I as well am a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/666274/

Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Dec 29, 2021

Hello: I can chime in from a patients point of view. I am a LBD with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/616818/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 15, 2021

Hi DanL @tunared - Welcome to the Connect community. I know you'd probably rather not be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323596/

Discussion: MCI: Trying to find our best path and what to do next

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 22, 2020

My 65 yo husband (with a history of a previous MTBI 10 years ago) has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196232/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 24, 2024

@becsbuddy, Where to begin? I thought I was burnt 2 a crisp back in February....how to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298421/

Discussion: Caregiver Burnout Warning

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 2, 2020

@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

He has a nuerologist for dementia and his primary is always helping him and me.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208087/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 10 7:28am

Hello @hmt and welcome to the Parkinson's support group on Mayo Connect. I am glad that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172375/

Discussion: Husband doesn't fit PD or Lewy Body exactly.

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

In my personal experience I find Family Practice Physicians and Neurologists may delay making a diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297798/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 5 8:19pm

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