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We are up to 20 mg Melatonin with consent of neurologist. Find slow release tablets (Walmart)....

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Discussion: Lewy body dementia: What helps encourage sleep?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 25, 2021

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Hi @tunared - My husband has been on Aricept since 2016. It helped initially, but then...

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Discussion: Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 5, 2021

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We have never seen a neurologist. I chose the neuropsychology route for my husband since early...

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Discussion: How often do you see a neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 5 8:28am

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the neurologist can prescribe seizure medication. But understand it is never easy to know which med...

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Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 19 2:13pm

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Thank you for your response. He is being seen by a cognitive neurologist & has has...

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Discussion: Dealing with a Spouse with a “Mild Cognitive Impairment”

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 2 4:41pm

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Thanks for your caring reply. I agree. Let doctor do the dirty work. He goes back...

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Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

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Janet7 My wife's neurologist has told her a few times that exercise is the only proven...

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

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Yes. I live 2 hours from St Louis and my doctor at Mayo has referred me...

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Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jul 17, 2021

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@lena0825 My husband appears to be at the exact same stage as yours - even the...

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Discussion: How to maintain feeling respected, worthy and needed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

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Thanks I'm struggling with my meds Do you have any suggestions for meds for PPAOS? My...

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

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Posted: Sep 12, 2024

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