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What are questions we should ask the neurologist?
My husband has been losing cognitive function for a few years. He also has some physical disabilities with walking and fine motor use in his...
How often do you see a neurologist?
My wife, diagnosed with MCI 2 years ago, has seen the neurologist once, the very first visit. Since then it has only been the physicians...
How do I prepare for a first appointment with a neurologist?
How do I prepare for a first appointment with a neurologist?
What should be expected of a neurologist treating Alzheimer’s?
My family and I are disillusioned with the neurologists that have seen my dad who has Alzheimer’s. They say they “treat Alzheimer’s”, yet they do...
Anyone having issues getting access to neurologist for evaluation?
We live in a small town - we were excited when we finally got a neurologist at the local hospital. I called for an appointment...
Looking for other experiences with Aricept.
My wife is ending her 2nd month on Aricept (1 month on 5mm and 1 month on 10mm) and wants to stop it because of...
which MD speciality would be best for a dementia patient?
My spouse was diagnosed with MCI first, then she progressed to dementia a few years ago, otherwise she is physically very healthy. Yes, she did...
Vascular surgeon appt: What questions should I ask?
My husband has an appointment with a Vascular Surgeon. We still are waiting for a Neurologist referral. For anyone out there who has a family...
Anyone tried or on EXELON for DEMENTIA?
Hi, I have dementia from Alzheimer's. I'm 64 lady. Aricept gave me terrible nightmares. Now my neurologist has prescribed EXELON PATCH. Anyone who has been...
Anyone know if 14-3-3 protein is related to Lewy body dementia?
Hello! The results of my husband’s spinal tap were positive for the presence of 14-3-3 protein. All the info I’ve come across states that this...
Moderate Alzheimer's, Frequent Resting and Napping
My husband was formally diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the summer of 2019. I noticed his inability to use the right words two years prior and...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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