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Just beginning this care giver journey with husband’s dementia. He had an outburst of anger and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883844/

Discussion: I struggle with emotions regarding my husband’s forgetfulness.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

Ann Lander's advice line gave a litmus test for marriage: "Would you rather be alone or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135462/

Discussion: Spouse denial of MCI destroying our marriage

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

This definitely could be part of the dementia as his brain will not necessarily be able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884047/

Discussion: I struggle with emotions regarding my husband’s forgetfulness.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

Since you noticed his oxygen levels were low, even a slight dip in respiratory health may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499141/

Discussion: My partner is angry and confused: Any hints to help me help him?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 6 1:27am

Thanks. What I will say is the Alzheimer's patient is only directing the anger at one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183756/

Discussion: Dementia patient all of sudden starts being angry at one person?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 3, 2024

The anger is truly awful. My husband has MCI. He was misdiagnosed with Lewy Body due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683713/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

Hi my name is Margaret and I'm trapped in an abusive house and trying to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1478449/

Discussion: Blaming and anger: How do you deal with it?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 9 7:17pm

I have a husband who has anger issues but I believe over the 30 years of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714043/

Discussion: Dealing with Anger and Disbelief in person with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 3, 2022

The Seroquel was for his extreme anger. The clonazepam is supposed to help on Rapid Eye...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741400/

Discussion: What strategies help you cope with behavioral changes in loved one?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

Bill also has Stage 3 CKD and Chronic venous insufficiency. His legs look like a patchwork...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722775/

Discussion: Heart issues and breathing problems and dealing with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Your feelings are normal and they are valid. Anger is often a big part of it,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504684/

Discussion: Self-Preservation Tips?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 13 9:07am

I'd get any treatment of any kind for him that you can. A psychiatrist is important...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695838/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 3, 2022

It is Midodrine - to bring his BP up. They also put him a Seroquel for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762778/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

@nessieami7 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Sounds like you had a Very difficult time. The anger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032361/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

That is a wonderful mantra, but as the caregiver of a husband with Parkinson's dementia, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674811/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 25, 2022

I assume you called his doctor and meds may have to be changed. His anger is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723505/

Discussion: Heart issues and breathing problems and dealing with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

I don’t think he’s doing anything on purpose. It’s just the disease progressing but, make no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452956/

Discussion: Blaming and anger: How do you deal with it?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 4, 2025

Good morning @snowwhite77 Welcome to Connect. It sounds like things can sometimes be difficult with your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596813/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 24, 2021

@murkywaters not too bad. Once in a while there is out of character anger, tho. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452057/

Discussion: Denial is not just for Egyptians

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 3, 2025

Bill's father was physically and verbally abusive to Bill's Mom and Sister - never to him,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723129/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 2, 2022

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