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@amconcerned, I hope you've had a moment to see the helpful responses from fellow members. I...

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Discussion: Who Can I Talk To About My Wife's Cognitive Health?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

We have a team that does not include a neurologist at this time. Most helpful is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129157/

Discussion: which MD speciality would be best for a dementia patient?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

My husband's schedule is similar to your husband's, and he was diagnosed in 2019. His neurologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287672/

Discussion: Easily exhausted: Anyone else's partner/patient experience this?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 22 3:51pm

No, we live in New Orleans. He was diagnosed by his Neurologist at LCMC here in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013096/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

@upgirl2013 His Neurologist most definitely should get him tested by a neuropsychologist! That test is 3...

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Discussion: My first post, no one to talk to

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 5 3:04pm

My spouse has had Parkinsons since 2013. He has never taken that many meds before. He...

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

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Aug 23 9:48pm

Start journaling and making notes about major forgetful incidents. It is good for you to realize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145067/

Discussion: My husband has all symptoms of prefrontal lobe dementia: Overwhelmed

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

@nativethings I’m so sorry you’re having such problems. Yes, neurologists are in great demand now because...

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Discussion: Anyone having issues getting access to neurologist for evaluation?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 10, 2022

My wife has early onset Alzheimers and her neurologist put her on Donezapil. He keeps reiterating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291299/

Discussion: Are dementia meds really helping?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 13, 2020

We see my husband's neurologist every 3 to 4 months. The neurologist gets us updated on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919449/

Discussion: What should be expected of a neurologist treating Alzheimer’s?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Have you considered trying another neurologist that will take more interest & also do a neuropsychological...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202755/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 2 9:32pm

@celia16 - thank you for your comments. Her neurologist prescribed medication to help slow the progression...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127154/

Discussion: Mixed Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

APRAXIA (PPAOS) @elizabethlewis2852 This Beth, 72 years old, I am lived Florida. I am retired an...

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Discussion: Have you got Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech? Let's connect

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

I believe He needs to be on anxiety meds, His primary care doctor doesn't want to...

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Discussion: My husband had an appointment at Cleveland Clinic yesterday

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 22 12:54pm

Does he have insurance that will cover a neurologist? If so, can you ask your doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043075/

Discussion: Is it MCI or Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

I have ppaos My MRI was normal. My PET scan showed abnormalities in left frontotemporal lobe,...

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Discussion: Have you got Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech? Let's connect

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

Hi @purpleturtle, when my husband could draw a clock, but not with the time of 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719309/

Discussion: Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 20, 2022

Did anyone tell you that Lewy Body Dementia can most definitely be a part of Parkinson's...

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Discussion: Dementia: Dealing with husband's hallucinations and fatigue

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 6, 2020

Hello Patf- it's Virginia again. I just read an opinion that Seroquel can have an "opposite...

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Discussion: Lewy body dementia: What helps encourage sleep?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 26, 2021

Hello: I am a LBD with Parkinsonism patient. I have had drooling problems for quit sometime....

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Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 15, 2021

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