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@goodold, you may be interested in learning about the fascinating work of Dr. David Jones at...

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Discussion: Caregiver sundowning

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

I agree that people are not seen often by neurologists. Ours was able to give my...

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Discussion: What should be expected of a neurologist treating Alzheimer’s?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 5, 2023

Mary, if this gentleman has dementia, he may only be showing symptoms once or twice a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885696/

Discussion: Deciding whether or not to marry someone with mild dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

My husband was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment due to AD six months ago. He is...

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Discussion: Leqembi: Anyone else taking this infusion to slow dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 10 10:39am

I was just following the Neurologist's tests that he ordered. Unfortunately, it has been 5 months...

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Discussion: My husband had an appointment at Cleveland Clinic yesterday

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 23 8:58am

This is a difficult situation and I have such compassion for your challenges. It's very understandable...

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Discussion: Lewy Body and weight loss

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

My husband also did well with the neurologist’s ten minute cognitive tests. I persisted and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330389/

Discussion: Early stage memory loss and MCI lack of medical attention

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 19 8:41am

I have found out that neurologists like to always be in control of the visit. But...

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Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 18 3:04am

Recently, I’ve been thinking about finding a home care advocate for my wife. Such a person...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

Let me say this, what was is no longer applicable. I do not feel like my...

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Discussion: Anger. Guilt. Anger….cycle

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

Thank you so much for this reply! I was not clear in my first post…we have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805244/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

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

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Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 9, 2022

Hello_ I am an LBD patient with atypical Parkinson’s. I as well started off with a...

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Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

My husband started Aricept 5mg about one month ago. So far, no side effects and MCI...

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Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 16, 2021

Thank you, Scott and Debbie! I believe I am blessed to have learned in 33 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/134797/

Discussion: Caregiving and Reality

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jan 23, 2017

My 76 yr. old husband has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. He's been losing ground for about...

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Discussion: Vascular surgeon appt: What questions should I ask?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 23 7:31am

I fear I am walking a parallel path to yours. How to help, while there may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088926/

Discussion: Early stage memory loss and MCI lack of medical attention

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

When we see my husband's geriatrician, I have a private session with the doctor (or APRN,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932379/

Discussion: Talking to paranoid Mom's Dr with her present...

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Jan, my husband has had a lot of scans, MRI’s and a PET scan, but although...

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Discussion: MD hesitant to prescribe meds for dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 26, 2023

I agree with Becky@becsbuddy and also Ellen@helenfrances. I am not a medical doctor and cannot give...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312471/

Discussion: Dementia: Dealing with husband's hallucinations and fatigue

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 3, 2020

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