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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

@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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I came to this topic looking for help, too. Sorry to say I don't have any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133458/

Discussion: Alzheimers and sexual behavior: Any suggestions?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

I started Journaling to save my sanity. It wasn't a daily practice but sometimes I thought...

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Discussion: Someone to have a lucid conversation with: Anyone just want to talk?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 3 9:40am

I see these comments about the constant kissing and touching and I am so relieved to...

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Discussion: Alzheimers and lost time

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 3 10:06pm

@willow8 I've been up against the anger issues a few times now. My husband also has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554090/

Discussion: Early Alzheimers: He thinks he can do things he no longer can

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Posted: Apr 19 7:22am

He is on 50mg one time a day (night). Bill fell last night around midnight -...

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Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I'm probably going to feel the anger and guilt cycle today, the 4th. If I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889819/

Discussion: Anger. Guilt. Anger….cycle

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

To the site moderator... I'm not sure which forum I need! My wife's mom (93) is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748682/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

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