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@chadwyck Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! You pose an important question, regarding placement of DNR paperwork....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692200/

Discussion: Assisted Living and DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Mar 23, 2022

I am so sorry about the anger issues. Hopefully they won't present. It's hard having to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032419/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 12 2:20pm

Amen. It is easy to hear from others to not be hard on yourself when you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888650/

Discussion: Anger. Guilt. Anger….cycle

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

Will always got upset about money and would get angry whenever I sent money to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723267/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

Much as I hate the song "Let it go" & the movie "Frozen", I do find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889911/

Discussion: Anger. Guilt. Anger….cycle

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

@randywhite My mother had the same combination of Alzheimers and dementia. My father took care of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782412/

Discussion: Need counsel to support MCI affected wife with anger management issues

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

Hi Lorrie, I'd like to add my welcome. I hope you don't mind, but I updated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740741/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 23, 2022

Approaching year fifteen now as my husband’s full time caregiver. I don’t think about our old...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151199/

Discussion: I don't feel we can travel anymore: I want our lives back

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 3 9:53am

@debbraw whoops my error...I have been exactly as you described. Anger is something new. I love...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113181/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 5, 2019

My husband's doctor was cruel. He actually made me cry with anger and compassion for my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624010/

Discussion: I was recently diagnosed with LBD with Parkinsonism: Any advice?

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Aug 6, 2021

@kateia with dementia not only is there a loss of memories but with it frustration and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/114169/

Discussion: Dementia Anger Issues - bathing

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 1, 2016

You know I have joined support groups online before and no one was honest. It really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123544/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 14 10:47am

Believe me it is not all that happy. When I have to clean the bathroom floor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143608/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 18 3:35pm

@billchitwood Julie, it has been such a roller-coaster for you recently, hasn't it? How good to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710446/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 22, 2022

I came to this topic looking for help, too. Sorry to say I don't have any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133458/

Discussion: Alzheimers and sexual behavior: Any suggestions?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 30 1:37pm

Thank you for the excellent article. I would add, "Stay strong," and "Keep fighting," to your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116970/

Discussion: IMNSHO: The Top Ten Things NOT to say to a Caregiver

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Aug 3 9:58am

He is at a place where he remembers a lot of things really well - others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725442/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 10, 2022

My husband has just started the journey at Mayo. Since 2010 I started noticing changes in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724308/

Discussion: All brain scans good: Could my husband still have dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 6, 2022

I hear all you are saying. I just got my husband to a drivers assessment test....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830735/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

Hi Katrina... yes, it does appear that our husbands are exhibiting similar behaviors. My hubby also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950690/

Discussion: Alzheimers and lost time

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

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