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I really aappreciate the comments made. I am in the beginning of this with my spouse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1456510/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 8 7:53pm

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

@edj1950, it so hard to be understanding and caring when you alone are on the receiving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453945/

Discussion: Husband with dementia in denial

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 5 8:05pm

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

@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

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

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

The doctor put Bill on Seroquel about a month and a half ago due to severe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732033/

Discussion: Transitions..... Medications for Behavioral Symptoms

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 29, 2022

You may experience grief as you lose the person who is not what she was, sadness,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244751/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 24 3:19pm

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

Most of us have experienced fear and loneliness, anger, depression, resentment, the whole list. We took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370535/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 14 11:51am

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