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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

I just looked at the postings on anger and aggression, and wish seen them all in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725220/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 9, 2022

Hi @leeandpat - I can really relate to the issues you are having. As @colleenyoung mentioned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262425/

Discussion: Alzheimers: When should someone not be left alone?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 24, 2019

I’m taken back by your comments dollyme! His brain is not broken! I am not trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079439/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 2 10:42am

I, too, am growing weary of the anger and complaining. It can be a minor thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138452/

Discussion: Guilty from getting angry at mom

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 8 2:04pm

Well, I am sorry, perhaps a better of understanding about dementia might help. I am not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079598/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 2 2:43pm

My husband was a weekend (Binge) drinker, which is the worst kind of drinker, because they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719400/

Discussion: Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 20, 2022

I have learned along this path that the behaviors of our loved ones can't be changed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945768/

Discussion: He's driving me away from wanting to take care of him

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Towards the end (my husband died Parkinson's dementia 2 years ago after 58 years of marriage)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695828/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 3, 2022

It is Seroquel - it took over a month for it to kick in for Bill....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736169/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

Bill has used clonopazem for years - mainly against doctor's wishes - but it has helped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724443/

Discussion: Speech, movement, sleeping with LBD..Ideas?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 7, 2022

Bill has recently been doing a lot of appointments and tests at Mayo - with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721194/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 26, 2022

@centre- Oh dear. It sounds like his medicine needs to be adjusted again. Did you relate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895086/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

@billchitwood I'm glad to hear that you have an exercise program in place, Julie and that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727125/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 15, 2022

My husband has lbd. His neuro dr started him on 5 mg donapezil and he just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849011/

Discussion: MD hesitant to prescribe meds for dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

Wow! This must take so much out of you. My husband is 80 and the diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032128/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed MCI: He is in denial and personality is changing

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 12 7:04am

We caregivers have to be strong, take many deep breaths, take care of ourselves and carry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767804/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

He is soon to be 70 may 17. He has been forgetful for last 5-6 years....

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Ginger, thanks for caring.....there was never any anger for any of the losses....I was privileged to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280270/

Discussion: The End: When caregiving ends, my husband passed away

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jan 1, 2021

30 years ago when my youngest child was small and I was recently divorced, my dad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143365/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 18 8:13am

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