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My husband gets upset and starts swearing when I have to repeat myself when asking him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146364/

Discussion: Patients "act out" when it's just you there?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

Bless you. I know this is hard. My husband has MCI and I often feel like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138740/

Discussion: Spouse denial of MCI destroying our marriage

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

I had to hide my husbands key's because he cannot drive. Oh, was he so ANGRY!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233554/

Discussion: Dementia patient all of sudden starts being angry at one person?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 10, 2025

My father will be 102 in May. Mom died 2 years ago. He’s mostly deaf and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/691999/

Discussion: Assisted Living and DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Mar 22, 2022

Welcome @jopa1951. So often caregiving and taking care of things makes attending a physical support group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462051/

Discussion: Happy to have found this online support: Want to connect with others

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 16, 2025

I lost my husband less than a month ago to Lewy Body and I too am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505291/

Discussion: Coping with loss of DH (dear husband) and trauma of caregiving years

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 14 12:15am

@pdraayer LBD and Captain~ you are doing very hard work. Mental stress on top of physically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1500345/

Discussion: Throwing money away: Balancing between autonomy & watchfulness

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 7 2:08pm

Honestly, I don't worry about finding things for my husband to do. The things he wants...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326221/

Discussion: What can I do to keep him busy?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 13, 2025

My husband began a very long journey with his mental and overall health. The anger issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032355/

Discussion: Husband With Slow Cognitive Decline: So sad & confused

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

So sorry to learn of your challenges. Dementia can often come with behavioral challenges so for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781058/

Discussion: Need counsel to support MCI affected wife with anger management issues

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

You're so right, Julie. With dementia, the whole family does suffer. Based on what you described,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718043/

Discussion: Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 16, 2022

I really aappreciate the comments made. I am in the beginning of this with my spouse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1456510/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed MCI: He is in denial and personality is changing

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 8, 2025

I can understand your frustration and anger in your current position. However, if your husband is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394228/

Discussion: What do I do?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

I am a care partner with all the expectable feelings (love, tenderness, anger, closeness, distance, exasperation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279964/

Discussion: The Caregivers' Guilt Dumpster - Open for business

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Apr 12, 2025

Maybe if the person stopped visiting for a while, the person who is angry would forget...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183795/

Discussion: Dementia patient all of sudden starts being angry at one person?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 3, 2024

Do you remember the meds his doctor gave him to calm him down. I have the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735574/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 9, 2022

Bill won't do anything to help - just loses his temper at us when we try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718977/

Discussion: Are these signs of Dementia or Alzheimers disease?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 19, 2022

Very wise thinking. Each journey needs to be traveled on the best responses for each situation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113260/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 16, 2019

I think I would ask his doctor what the difference is between serious and severe Dementia....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722784/

Discussion: Heart issues and breathing problems and dealing with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Sadly, I have to agree with you about damage done to him because of drinking. Alcoholism...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722774/

Discussion: Heart issues and breathing problems and dealing with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

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