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I read these posts and feel for everyone- everyone, but also get it about the anger,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869728/

Discussion: Borrowing from anger management

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 31, 2023

Welcome @pearlandpeacock, you will find this is a great source to help you deal with frustration....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/112847/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 24, 2016

Your remarks about “…this was not dad anymore” prompts this reply. My wife has MCI (Mild...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858549/

Discussion: How do you handle uncooperative and manipulative behaviors?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 12, 2023

Hi @kdo0827 and @kathymcl - I'm going to echo what @IndianaScott said - it takes all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113167/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 2, 2019

This is wonderful news, I’m so glad for you both. Now, when they want to schedule...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780366/

Discussion: MCI to Dementia: What can I expect in the future?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 3, 2022

Good morning, I lived with my Grandmother during her illness of Dementia/Alzheimer’s, she would get glimpses...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113060/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 12, 2018

After being on the Seroquel for more than a month it looks like it has finally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731341/

Discussion: Transitions..... Medications for Behavioral Symptoms

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

Hope his medications help. It is so hard, especially not knowing what can trigger it (once...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714010/

Discussion: Dealing with Anger and Disbelief in person with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 3, 2022

I so feel for you. I am 58 and have had my Mum living with me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174231/

Discussion: Caregiver for my mom: Dealing with my own mental health

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 23, 2017

Janet, that's anger is a perfectly natural reaction. My husband still drives, and should be able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888818/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

Bad night as he had another fall about 2:30am - this time he got a small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717652/

Discussion: Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 15, 2022

Most of the time I feel like I'm a pogo stick with Bill. His anger can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/713817/

Discussion: Dealing with Anger and Disbelief in person with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 3, 2022

Thank you for all of your advice and input. I, too, am the sole caregiver and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/112890/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 22, 2016

Hi @lorrie2772 My name is Scott and welcome to Mayo Connect. I was my wife's caregiver...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734324/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 5, 2022

@mariana739 If this fully occupies him so that he is not at your heels all day,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121410/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 10 10:57pm

Good morning @coloradogirl While it is always nearly impossible to tell what is happening in another's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279705/

Discussion: Dementia and Independence

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 18, 2019

We avoided an evaluation, thinking it’s all “normal aging” until we could not deny that things...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974797/

Discussion: Why diagnose obvious MCI?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

my wife lost her ability to drive a couple of weeks ago and was having a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153434/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 7 9:51am

My husband (89) recently was diagnosed with dementia - a lot more tests coming in mid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733817/

Discussion: Caregiver support and dementia: What are your book recommendations?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

Room is not large enough for another bed - even a day bed. The Seroquel has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742431/

Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

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