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I don't really know where we are medically or how to find out
I'm 2017 husband had leukemia. Treatment left severe "brain fog" and doctor started him on a moderate dementia medication. About 2020 he developed Adult Onset...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Jul 26 8:35am
LBD - Is it denial or anosognosia?
In our months of counseling and therapy, we've learned about the difference between denial and anosognosia. Lewy Body Dementia can be very unpredictable. One day,...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Jun 17, 2023
Anyone felt frustrated with doctors and trying to find a diagnosis?
One Neurologist says there’s not a thing wrong with him and a GP says he has severe dementia. Neuropsychologist says something else.. fast forward a...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Jul 14, 2024
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: Jul 23 5:21am
Oh, it gets a little harder, doesn't it? What does this teach me?
The neurologist added another greeting question this time. How are we doing? It's getting a little harder? Yeh, that answer was easy. But I'm trying...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Jun 24, 2025
Tests indicate Alzheimer's: Any thoughts on Leqembi and Kisunla?
My wife tested positive for AD in a blood test about 6 weeks ago and was put on Donepezil. Now she had a PET scan...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Jun 9 8:03pm
Early Onset Alzheimer's: Driving and staying home alone
Hi,My husband was recently diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. He is still able to drive and be home alone, thankfully. I'm just wondering, how do...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Jan 7, 2020
Alzheimers and medications for hyperactivity/anxiety/agitation
My husband suffers from dementia. Recently, I have asked his neurologist and GP for a very mild sedative to help deal with his increasing afternoon...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Aug 25, 2024
Experience with Donanemab and Lecanemab
My wife has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and her Mayo neurologist recommended treatment with either Donanemab or Lecanemab. Does anyone have any experience with either...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Aug 7 4:43pm
Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis
I was diagnosed with LBD with Parkinsonisms last October. I live in rural Southern Illinois snd I am having a hard time finding a neurologist...
Support Group: Parkinson's Disease
Last active: Jun 5, 2024
Husband newly diagnosed with Alheimer's at 61: overwhelmed
While I am reading everything I can find, I am still overwhelmed with his diagnosis. Both of his parents had AD and my grandmother so...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: 23 hours ago
Lessons learned when partner had surgery with Lewy body dementia
Well , unfortunately my wife fell and broke her elbow. We has surgery yesterday to put a pin in. Lessons I learned:Don't listen to the...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Oct 31, 2025
Supporting a Caregiver Long-Distance
My "best" cousin has been diagnosed with moderate cognitive impairment, according to the neurologist, with her high intelligence she has been able to cope and...
Support Group: Brain & Nervous System
Last active: Apr 19, 2024
Terrified of what's coming
Hello, I'm 67 yrs old my husband is 82, yesterday the neurologist gave us his diagnosis after a series of test my husband took last...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Apr 29, 2023
wife thinks I am her father-in-law and asks where her husband is
a new step in my wife's progression and I don't know how to handle it. My wife thinks I am her father-in-law and asks where...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: Nov 17, 2024
What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?
I have commented about this before, but have never asked that question. My 92 year old husband, dx'd in 2019 with mixed dementia, was referred...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: May 24 9:45am
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
Difficoltà nell'avere diagnosi di demenza vascolare
Anni di depressione curata con tutti i tipi di farmaci...ma io che sono la moglie vedo aldilà della visita psichiatra, e continuo a dire che...
Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia
Last active: May 26 7:08am
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
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