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@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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264183/

Discussion: My husband had an appointment at Cleveland Clinic yesterday

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 22 12:54pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145841/

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154704/

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

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 totally understand my husband has the beginning of MCI but I see more changes everyday....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342909/

Discussion: The Caregivers' Guilt Dumpster - Open for business

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jul 7 9:55am

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312474/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597523/

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....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/616807/

Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 15, 2021

Persistence seems to be the key. It is a conflict because it requires an early diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329673/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 18 8:17am

My husband has never been diagnosed but we are scheduling an appointment with a neurologist I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121681/

Discussion: Say something? Say nothing? looking for advice.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

Here's a new twist on my situation that changes things, a little. I took my wife...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891459/

Discussion: Anger. Guilt. Anger….cycle

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

My greatest concern is stopping the progression of the vascular dementia. We have an appointment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113161/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 17, 2018

Hi, I found the best way to be prepared for the neurologist was to come with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306654/

Discussion: What are questions we should ask the neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 18 8:03am

Our neurologist is awful. In 2 years, I've never met him. Appointment on 8/16th will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123545/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

We are in (or approaching) a similar position. My husband also has been diagnosed with MCI....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014144/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

I was just wondering about one of the drugs that as I understood, kept people from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203614/

Discussion: Dealing with a Spouse with a “Mild Cognitive Impairment”

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 4 9:51am

Shucks! I need to think about it! : ) We just came from the neurologist yesterday...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113206/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 30, 2019

Could it be they are angry with themselves because they feel guilty having loved ones taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767856/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

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