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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 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

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

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Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 19 2:13pm

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

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

@lena0825 My husband appears to be at the exact same stage as yours - even the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997596/

Discussion: How to maintain feeling respected, worthy and needed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

Thanks I'm struggling with my meds Do you have any suggestions for meds for PPAOS? My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140324/

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Mariana, Truly my heart goes out to you. I hope you have a good experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122502/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that your husband is having challenges. It may be worth meeting with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110058/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

We are just starting down this path…hopefully ours will be a slow walk. So I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831031/

Discussion: Terrified of what's coming

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

I had a fall. Had a MRI to insure there was no bled in the brain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308444/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 20 9:41am

We live in Toronto Canada. My husband just turned 93 and is suffering from Alzheimer’s. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130585/

Discussion: which MD speciality would be best for a dementia patient?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

Thank you. We ultimately did get a grant which covers the copay for about a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898371/

Discussion: Question about Nuplazid

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

I'm 86, my wife of 40 years is 82. About 8 years ago, she began showing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897483/

Discussion: Dementia and Aphasia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Thank you all for your suggestions. She's on donepizel. Trying to get a neurologist out here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023106/

Discussion: sustitute for chewing gum

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

anotherday, have you spoken to his doctor about his behaviors? There are medications that can often...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954288/

Discussion: He's driving me away from wanting to take care of him

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

I think it would be good to have a neurologist do a comprehensive examination and diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305125/

Discussion: Husband (43) showing signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Anyone?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 15, 2020

I am new to this - well,, my husband was diagnosed with MCI in July 2023...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134482/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

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