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

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 19, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306561/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 18, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264699/

Discussion: My husband had an appointment at Cleveland Clinic yesterday

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 23, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254678/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 10, 2025

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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081155/

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Let me say this, what was is no longer applicable.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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956865/

Discussion: Anger. Guilt. Anger….cycle

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

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

When I first noticed something was different - I kept a spreadsheet of his actions. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1428054/

Discussion: Husband with dementia in denial

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 1, 2025

@elm123 I'm reading this again. If the Petscan isn't covered, are the MRI's? As if your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1422395/

Discussion: Partner developing memory issues

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310858/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 23, 2025

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

FWIW, reminded my wife that the neurologist's assessment was that she shouldn't be driving for her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872393/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Hello - hope you are doing well. I am a LBD patient and if you don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/603134/

Discussion: Is yelling and over-talking a part of dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 19, 2021

Thank you! I will look into that. I am in the same boat as Judi. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472384/

Discussion: Is anyone using a teledoc neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 1 5:08pm

@lynnrackliff I feel for you and can empathize. Has your husband ever been diagnosed with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306648/

Discussion: What are questions we should ask the neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 18, 2025

Wow! Who's letting you (prescribimg) try all the different meds??? Sounds like the doctor is out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386707/

Discussion: Extreme Insomnia Due to Inability to Lie Still at Night

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Sep 4, 2025

Hello: I am a LBD patient along with atypical PArkinsonism and Mytonic Dystrophy 2. Just hearing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673528/

Discussion: New Expert Blog: Dementia Hub & Lewy Body Event

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 21, 2022

Hi all: I’ve been on other groups for myself, but now I venture into the world...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673172/

Discussion: Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jan 20, 2022

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