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I"m new to site. I have a husband diagnosed with MCI. its upsetting, personally, to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029929/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 8 11:37am

My husband gets upset and starts swearing when I have to repeat myself when asking him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146364/

Discussion: Patients "act out" when it's just you there?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 23 9:03pm

Bless you. I know this is hard. My husband has MCI and I often feel like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138740/

Discussion: Spouse denial of MCI destroying our marriage

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 9 8:01am

1K195 you are so right! I don’t have the anger anymore. The person that posted “one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889681/

Discussion: Anger. Guilt. Anger….cycle

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

I am trying so hard not to cry this morning because each of you has shared...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030433/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 9 10:11am

The Seroquel made a major difference although it took about a month before it 'kicked' in....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769276/

Discussion: Thrashing In His Sleep

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

@annmarry1 Good morning. I’m so sorry about the death of your best friend and the other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280269/

Discussion: The End: When caregiving ends, my husband passed away

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jan 1, 2021

I agree, @graymare When my wife would have bouts of anger, those were some of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683731/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

I FOUND MY SPOUSE TAKEN MEDICATION FOR DEMENTIA HE WAS WORSE. MORE AGITATED. HE ALREADY HAS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073499/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with Prevagen helping with confusion?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 23 8:41pm

I am also new to the Mayo site and see that much of this activity was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032202/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 12 8:34am

This is very hard on children too. They will be going through their own stages of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030745/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 9 7:56pm

Hi, thank you for the suggestions and comments. My biggest concern is the level of irritability...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741209/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

To the site moderator... I'm not sure which forum I need! My wife's mom (93) is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748682/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

He is on 50mg one time a day (night). Bill fell last night around midnight -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762896/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I'm probably going to feel the anger and guilt cycle today, the 4th. If I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889819/

Discussion: Anger. Guilt. Anger….cycle

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

My father will be 102 in May. Mom died 2 years ago. He’s mostly deaf and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/691999/

Discussion: Assisted Living and DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Mar 22, 2022

So sorry to learn of your challenges. Dementia can often come with behavioral challenges so for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781058/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

My husband began a very long journey with his mental and overall health. The anger issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032355/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 12 12:36pm

I think I would ask his doctor what the difference is between serious and severe Dementia....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722784/

Discussion: Heart issues and breathing problems and dealing with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Sadly, I have to agree with you about damage done to him because of drinking. Alcoholism...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722774/

Discussion: Heart issues and breathing problems and dealing with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

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