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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

Welcome to the this site. You are free to say whatever is bothering you. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361105/

Discussion: My first post, no one to talk to

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 1, 2025

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, 2024

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 think it is wise to understand that with dementia, you may never convince that person...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420365/

Discussion: The Driver's License Discussion...

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 21, 2025

I keep returning to this thread because it is so comforting to feel all the support...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211431/

Discussion: Obsessions and Selfishness: Just need to vent

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 14, 2025

@sandyar Sometimes I am patient and sympathetic and at other times I beg him to stop...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489835/

Discussion: What things change with a diagnosis from MCI to Alzheimer’s?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 24 11:26am

@colleenyoung thanks for your response. For years, I guess I struggled in silence, this being the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1493479/

Discussion: Coping with loss of DH (dear husband) and trauma of caregiving years

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 29 1:29pm

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, 2024

@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 know first hand how difficult it is to be diagnosed with dementia. It's ok to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207381/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

Approaching year fifteen now as my husband’s full time caregiver. I don’t think about our old...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151199/

Discussion: I don't feel we can travel anymore: I want our lives back

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

@becsbuddy I am 85, married for 65 yrs to Chuck, 85. Chuck has early stage of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483268/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 15 5:26pm

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, 2024

Believe me it is not all that happy. When I have to clean the bathroom floor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143608/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

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

My husband with LBD doesn't leave the house alone anymore. However, we went through a time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1500014/

Discussion: Throwing money away: Balancing between autonomy & watchfulness

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 7 8:27am

I am so sorry, tak66. Most of us here walk a path similar to yours, one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1488358/

Discussion: Husband newly diagnosed with Alheimer's at 61: overwhelmed

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 21 7:09pm

Thank you for this suggestion. It's a good one. I managed to talk to my husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351053/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

You are so right! I share your feelings. We are in that in between place with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189859/

Discussion: Anyone deal with Dementia AND Narcissistic personality disorder?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

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