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@2me so it has been a very long, exhausting process the last eight months or so....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550156/

Discussion: Any experience with taking Kinsula?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 14 7:31am

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, 2025

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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/716355/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 10, 2022

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

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 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, 2025

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

@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

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

@kartwk Your journey sounds exactly the same as what I went through for the last 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1583683/

Discussion: Things never change

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: 6 days ago

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

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

@2me to complete our story about infusions, my LO had her appt with one of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534257/

Discussion: Any experience with taking Kinsula?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 24 10:06am

Once they are diagnosed with Alzheimer's they cannot drive. If a neurologist knows they are driving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483425/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 15 9:06pm

@judimahoney You are doing much better on exercise than I am. Well done. I wish I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1556034/

Discussion: MCI diagnosis from Neuropsychologist

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 21 10:14am

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

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

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

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