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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

@uncertainsoyoung my partner was diagnosed at age 64 however the symptoms were there a couple years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305111/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 7, 2020

@lynnrackliff When I looked at your profile I saw that you joined Mayo Clinic Connect two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306309/

Discussion: What are questions we should ask the neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 17 2:50pm

@ cuyler - I agree one hundred percent, Scott. There are many organizations that offer group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992019/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 5, 2024

My wife's neurologist has said many times "if you have seen a 1000 cases of MCI/dementia/Alzheimer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717202/

Discussion: Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

Hugs.. My husband realizes his memory issues. He still drives(loves google maps) . He functions on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209168/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 11 1:33pm

Hi @marketlink, when my husband couldn't draw a clock with 10 past 11, the neurologist recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312960/

Discussion: M.A.I.D. If MCI progresses

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 25 11:47pm

Yes. Our regular doc and I communicate through my health , we finally got that set...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305120/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 5, 2020

Yes. Specialists appointments take a very long time. I made my Rheumatologist appointment last November for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128509/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

My husband can no longer drive. I am now the designated driver. I am in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957103/

Discussion: The Mirage of Caregiver Support

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

Two things alerted me. 1-Family members said I was repeating myself when talking to them. 2-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307684/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 19 11:16am

Well, after talking to the doctor and the neurologist, they seem to think this is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040268/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

Thank you. I need to meet the anesthesiologist and see if he or she is familiar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175314/

Discussion: Effects of elective surgery, anesthesia on MCI due to Lewy Body?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 18, 2024

HI @pamela78, since your husband is in the early stages there are some new drugs that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234629/

Discussion: I don't know why I did that

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 11 3:25pm

my wife is taking Memantine (10 mg) twice a day and Ashoganda root extract for those...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956247/

Discussion: So glad to have found Connect and Dementia Caregivers!

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

My husband has been diagnosed with MCI. He is in denial. And angry that this is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013755/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

My spouse has always been intimidated by physicians. He has Parkinsons and I think she was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353756/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: 2 days ago

My husband was having serious memory issues along with hallucinations. He insisted that it was OK...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932512/

Discussion: Talking to paranoid Mom's Dr with her present...

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

So awesome how you are sticking by him no matter what. My husband has memory loss...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311676/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 24 8:23am

That Tennessee law is amazing. Who thought that up? If someone is terminal and getting Hospice,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346979/

Discussion: Did medication help in Vascular Dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 13 8:18am

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