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@judimahoney There is a group of US Senators trying to get the ASAP Act passed that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1555655/

Discussion: MCI diagnosis from Neuropsychologist

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 20 8:41pm

I live outside of Phoenix and my understanding is yes, Mayo is open to all patients,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543114/

Discussion: I'm new here....but I'm also the probable patient,

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 5 8:10am

@jeanadair123 Hi. Your post reminded me of what my wife often did in her journey. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524355/

Discussion: Feeling cheated

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 11 5:35am

@suezann My husband was on lequembi and then kisunla and it was covered by medicare. he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1562212/

Discussion: Experience with Donanemab and Lecanemab

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 29 6:36am

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

That law applies to mental conditions because of the distress saying you won't get better can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347505/

Discussion: Did medication help symptoms of Vascular Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

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

Hi 2me, This is a great question. Here are a few thoughts about what you should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485897/

Discussion: What things change with a diagnosis from MCI to Alzheimer’s?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 18 5:00pm

@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

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

@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, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908190/

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 and I have seen two different neurologists and my impression is that they are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1493265/

Discussion: Is anyone using a teledoc neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 29 10:06am

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, 2025

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, 2025

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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117973/

Discussion: Caregiver sundowning

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917075/

Discussion: Lewy Body and weight loss

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

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