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Bill has used clonopazem for years - mainly against doctor's wishes - but it has helped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724443/

Discussion: Speech, movement, sleeping with LBD..Ideas?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 7, 2022

It is Seroquel - it took over a month for it to kick in for Bill....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736169/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

Just tried to have sex again. Just like he gets lost in a grocery store or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321167/

Discussion: Obsessions and Selfishness: Just need to vent

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 5, 2025

Bill has recently been doing a lot of appointments and tests at Mayo - with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721194/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 26, 2022

@centre- Oh dear. It sounds like his medicine needs to be adjusted again. Did you relate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895086/

Discussion: "You're not the only one dealing with issues!"

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

Hi my name is Margaret and I'm trapped in an abusive house and trying to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1478449/

Discussion: Blaming and anger: How do you deal with it?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 9 7:17pm

He is soon to be 70 may 17. He has been forgetful for last 5-6 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829054/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

We caregivers have to be strong, take many deep breaths, take care of ourselves and carry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767804/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Ginger, thanks for caring.....there was never any anger for any of the losses....I was privileged to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280270/

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

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jan 1, 2021

Wow! This must take so much out of you. My husband is 80 and the diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032128/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

My husband has lbd. His neuro dr started him on 5 mg donapezil and he just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849011/

Discussion: MD hesitant to prescribe meds for dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

@billchitwood I'm glad to hear that you have an exercise program in place, Julie and that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727125/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 15, 2022

Very good! That's what I did and voila! Well, there was no anger towards me but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185174/

Discussion: Dementia patient all of sudden starts being angry at one person?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

This is a reminder that my feelings are normal. I find my anger returning when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327038/

Discussion: What can I do to keep him busy?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

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, 2024

@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 can't imagine what you are going through. Caring for my DH with dementia was the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505539/

Discussion: This is a tough one

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 14 10:55am

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

Get established with a competent, sympathetic neurologist. Your family can't help you, so don't waste your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259152/

Discussion: Siblings don’t seem to care

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

@nlou, in addition to the helpful and pragmatic responses you've received from members, you may appreciate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495211/

Discussion: How do you know when to intervene with outside activities?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 31 5:14pm

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