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I had noticed some small things that concerned me, like not remembering where a picture was...

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Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 6 9:51am

We discontinued the donepezil when my husband's short term memory was worse. He does take a...

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Discussion: Heart issues and breathing problems and dealing with dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 15, 2022

Post Covid I took on additional household management tasks to support my husband. Due to the...

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Discussion: I don't know why I did that

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 4 7:52pm

Welcome, @aoibhin. What a relief to get a proper diagnosis with the new neurologist. Allow me...

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

My wife has been diagnosed to have primary progressive aphasia. She had a bad fall in...

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: May 10 5:34pm

After my wife stopped Aricept, her neurologist put her on galantamine. It’s been almost a month...

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Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 28, 2021

annestuff, My husband has Alzheimer's, and he also sleeps all of the time. He sleeps 8,...

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Discussion: My Husband Dementia and Fatigue

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

@ritz1, My cousin was diagnosed with Vascular dementia 6 years before her death and her doctors,...

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Discussion: Did medication help in Vascular Dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 13 2:34am

Hope you get some answers at the neurologist. We are awaiting results of year 2 follow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235853/

Discussion: Is it always a good idea to not contradict a person with dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 13 9:56am

Hi. I'm a 56-year-old male who was recently diagnosed with PPAOS. My original diagnosis was FrontoTemporal...

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jun 30 3:37pm

I wondered about this as well and did some checking. Then I talked to our neurologist....

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Discussion: Anyone using aromatherapy in dementia care?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

I think if the 12.5 was working well, I would go back to that dosage until...

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Discussion: Using seroquel for husband's anxiety: Concerned, any experiences?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 7, 2023

How awful for all of you. I’m not sure what part of the country you live...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208841/

Discussion: Rapid Mental Decline in My Mother (65): Desperate for Diagnosis, Care

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 11 7:59am

Here's a recognizable list of providers with creditable neurology depts, treating as well as researching Brain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328837/

Discussion: My wife forgetting: Diagnosed with MCI

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Perhaps speaking to his psychiatrist or neurologist and some type of anti anxiety medication, or at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908615/

Discussion: Alzheimers and sexual behavior: Any suggestions?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

Neurologist said I could go to 1 pill a day instead o 2. When I did...

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Discussion: Dementia: Dealing with husband's hallucinations and fatigue

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

I am going thru the same thing with my husband recently. Many crying episodes recently when...

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Discussion: My father cries a lot. We are at a loss what to do.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 14 9:59am

Chris20, I am curious how you determined your partner is in Stage 6. Did a neurologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316436/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 30 10:09am

Exactly! Sending compassionate hugs. I'm glad to know I'm not they only one who has had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102931/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I have not been diagnosed yet but i am sure i will before long.This is exactly...

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

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