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The idea of getting on a waiting list is a good one. Has your GP tried...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/716812/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 12, 2022

My husband, age 79, was diagnosed with Alzheimers two years ago after having an MRI as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390637/

Discussion: Experience trying over the counter lithium oronate 5mg daily?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 9 11:39pm

My husband is in year four since his diagnosis of AD. He has been on Lequembi...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160039/

Discussion: Leqembi: Anyone else taking this infusion to slow dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

Hi, I am looking for information relative the diagnosis of early onset Dementia. My SO definitely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126375/

Discussion: Caregivers: Early Onset Alzheimer's, diagnosis age 19 to 65

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

My husband has Parkinson’s and MCI and we now suspect full-on dementia. Experiencing the same as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141959/

Discussion: My father is increasingly verbally abusive to my mother: What to do?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

My husband has been diagnosed by his neurologist as having Vascular Dementia and Lewy Body Dementia....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037054/

Discussion: Is it MCI or Dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

She actually is doing better… After taking her to the neurologist, and after getting her back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043085/

Discussion: Dementia: When the other parent (spouse) isn't helpful

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

In 2019, I noticed lapses in my LO's memory and had him evaluated by a psychiatrist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216744/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 19 3:42pm

While probably not for everyone, very early on, my wife's neurologist said to us "Remember her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114976/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

The Neurologist accepts " I want to think about it" which annoys me because it delays...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287095/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 21 8:04pm

Thank you for sharing. I’m so glad to hear he is seeing a neurologist you both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209308/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 11 5:03pm

First, I just chose to not ride with him driving anymore so eventually it began to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883193/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

Hi @tunared - My husband has been on Aricept since 2016. It helped initially, but then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/592099/

Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 5, 2021

We are up to 20 mg Melatonin with consent of neurologist. Find slow release tablets (Walmart)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597175/

Discussion: Lewy body dementia: What helps encourage sleep?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 25, 2021

We have never seen a neurologist. I chose the neuropsychology route for my husband since early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204326/

Discussion: How often do you see a neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 5 8:28am

Thank you for your response. He is being seen by a cognitive neurologist & has has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202596/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 2 4:41pm

the neurologist can prescribe seizure medication. But understand it is never easy to know which med...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216665/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 19 2:13pm

Thanks for your caring reply. I agree. Let doctor do the dirty work. He goes back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871501/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

Janet7 My wife's neurologist has told her a few times that exercise is the only proven...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731032/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Yes. I live 2 hours from St Louis and my doctor at Mayo has referred me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617498/

Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jul 17, 2021

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