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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 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

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

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

@willow8 You will never be able to make him understand that he needs help with stuff....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1553907/

Discussion: Early Alzheimers: He thinks he can do things he no longer can

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 18 8:08pm

@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

Amen. It is easy to hear from others to not be hard on yourself when you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888650/

Discussion: Anger. Guilt. Anger….cycle

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

Sillyblone, Thank you for expressing how I feel. It’s worse in the middle of the night....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325743/

Discussion: What can I do to keep him busy?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 12, 2025

I, too, am growing weary of the anger and complaining. It can be a minor thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138452/

Discussion: Guilty from getting angry at mom

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 8, 2024

@randywhite My mother had the same combination of Alzheimers and dementia. My father took care of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782412/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

Will always got upset about money and would get angry whenever I sent money to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723267/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

My husband's doctor was cruel. He actually made me cry with anger and compassion for my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624010/

Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Aug 6, 2021

@debbraw whoops my error...I have been exactly as you described. Anger is something new. I love...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113181/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 5, 2019

Hi Lorrie, I'd like to add my welcome. I hope you don't mind, but I updated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740741/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 23, 2022

Well yes! You are dealing with something different from most! My situation may turn out to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554667/

Discussion: Anger. Guilt. Anger….cycle

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 19 4:50pm

@billchitwood Julie, it has been such a roller-coaster for you recently, hasn't it? How good to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710446/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 22, 2022

You know I have joined support groups online before and no one was honest. It really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123544/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

@kateia with dementia not only is there a loss of memories but with it frustration and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/114169/

Discussion: Dementia Anger Issues - bathing

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 1, 2016

Thank you for the wonderful poem. I have read it over and over and will again....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164353/

Discussion: No Longer a Caretaker. What am I?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

Thank you for the excellent article. I would add, "Stay strong," and "Keep fighting," to your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116970/

Discussion: IMNSHO: The Top Ten Things NOT to say to a Caregiver

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

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