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Caregivers: Dementia Support Group

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Addressing MCI, but ignoring the obvious: Overweight
My wife was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment almost two years ago with suggestion to be as active physically and mentally as possible. Since then...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Dec 5, 2024
What is the best answer?
Patent 85, went from normal person 95% normal to advanced dementia symptoms 15% of normal within weeks of minor outpatient procedure that involved anesthesia. Patient...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Jul 6, 2024
My husband had an appointment at Cleveland Clinic yesterday
We (I) started seeking out a Neurologist last November for my dear husband. He has been showing signs of MCI (Mild Cognitive Issues) for the...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Mar 27 5:33am
Need counsel to support MCI affected wife with anger management issues
I am seeking counsel of others. My wife Gisela was diagnosed with MCI last year at age 77, I am 72 now. She is about...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Jan 26, 2023
Convincing someone with dementia they need to move to assisted living
Hi, my mom is 74 years old and has moderately severe multi infarct dementia. She lives alone with her two little dogs. In the past...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Feb 13 9:07am
What am I missing?
I've monitored this group for about a year. Don't feel qualified to comment on much. However, recently decided to see if anyone else has experience...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Dec 21, 2023
No more Driving
My husband’s neurologist recommended to him not to drive. I also am trying to schedule him for drivers evaluation. He doesn’t want to do this...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Sep 9, 2024
Everyday Becomes More Difficult
We have been snow birds for over 13 years…have been married 53 years. Over the past few years I and my family have noticed some...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Apr 7 12:47pm
Spouse's Recent Diagnosis of Fronto-Temporal Dementia
For the past few years my children and I have noticed changes in my husband's cognitive abilities. (My husband has been a licensed clinical professional...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Apr 27, 2022
Self esteem with dementia
I'm wondering about the self esteem of someone with dementia. My wife had her annual wellness visit yesterday. Her primary care doctor she really likes...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Nov 29, 2024
New to caring for dementia
I'm at a loss as to how to deal with caring for my father. He is in complete denial that he has memory problems. He...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Dec 13, 2022
Husband (43) showing signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Anyone?
He can't remember names of people he knows, not people super close to us but lots of whats his name etc. this happens daily and...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Jul 9, 2024
Husband diagnosed with MCI, meeting criteria for probable CAA.
I have no one I can talk to and I'm hoping to find others with similar situations. I first noticed my husband's symptoms in about...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Dec 24, 2024
Husband With Slow Cognitive Decline: So sad & confused
About 11 years ago at age 55, my husband became very ill with a high fever, was admitted to hospital but not treated with any...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Mar 15, 2024
Husband doesn't fit PD or Lewy Body exactly.
I feel very lonely because I have not been able to find anyone who truly understands. Friends try to be supportive, but no one really...
Support Group: Parkinson's Disease
Last active: Nov 18, 2024
Being prepared for the Neuropsychologist appointment: Tips
We waited months for an appointment with a neuropsychologist, and the day finally arrived yesterday. I mistakenly assumed that my husband's neurologist's office had forwarded...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Oct 28, 2023
Harmful to point out the gravity of my wife's memory problems?
My first post. First, heart goes out to those with far graver concerns than mine. I have watched my wife's short-term memory disintegrate over the...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Feb 26 12:48pm
Dementia - First 5 years report - sharing experiences
Sharing experiences and looking for a CureHello all, I'd like to share about my Mom's journey, even it's being tough to find a effective treatment...
Last active: Nov 11, 2022
Is your loved one with dementia sleeping a lot (too much)?
Is anyone else's loved have a hard time falling asleep AND sleeping too much? My 63 yo husband has been living with dementia caused by...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Sep 27, 2024
Low vitamin D blood levels and dememtia
My wife just had her wellness visit and has low vitamin D blood level. Her doc prescribed a prescription level vitamin d2 tablet twice weekly....
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Dec 14, 2024