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He always could be quick to anger over the oddest things. If a guest used the...

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Discussion: Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

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@pierwell Sundowning can be frightening to the patient as well as the care partner. After several...

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Discussion: Caregiver Heroism and Unanswered Questions

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 23 1:02pm

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While probably not for everyone, very early on, my wife's neurologist said to us "Remember her...

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Discussion: Say something? Say nothing? looking for advice.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

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@trishaanderson I would be interested in more information about calming gummies. My husband of 44 yrs...

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Discussion: Agitation and Shadowing: I fear as this progesses, any tips?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: 19 hours ago

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I am struggling to control my emotions and reactions to my husband's behavior. Yesterday I decided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390013/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 9, 2025

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Ann Lander's advice line gave a litmus test for marriage: "Would you rather be alone or...

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Discussion: Spouse denial of MCI destroying our marriage

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

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Just beginning this care giver journey with husband’s dementia. He had an outburst of anger and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883844/

Discussion: I struggle with emotions regarding my husband’s forgetfulness.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

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@nlou Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect ! Yes, you are at a crossroads with your spouse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485111/

Discussion: How do you know when to intervene with outside activities?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 17 8:34pm

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@gilkesl - Thank you. I did ask about a UTI, and the doctor immediately discounted it....

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Discussion: Earliest signs of decline?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: 2 hours ago

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This definitely could be part of the dementia as his brain will not necessarily be able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884047/

Discussion: I struggle with emotions regarding my husband’s forgetfulness.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

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