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Re: Leqembi/Kisunla
Kisunla is more expensive, hard to get a price quote. I’d advise buying supplemental insurance as soon as possible for anyone getting Medicare as we save $1600+ every two infusions and our supplement…3 -
Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
Good news, it won't last forever. The change is not permanent. I was feeling the same way until I put my wife in memory care. I'm still tied to her, but not 24/7. When you're relieved from constant c…5 -
Re: New Here
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Re: Having a massive attack of guilt
Definitely support your sibling. He may not be doing it the way you would, but he is doing it. Criticizing what he’s doing may result in your mom being on a plane back to you. If he’s deferring to wh…1 -
Re: New to All of This
@michellelynn5 HI and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. Is there some reason why your dad can't provide the bulk of caregiving on his own? Does he have …1 -
Re: The coming new year....
Thank you all for your comments. I think that I will be looking forward to visiting memory care facilities and getting a lay of the land for that time ahead. I am also now looking forward to adding w…2 -
Re: early onset dementia and memory care
My wife hasn’t mentioned the age difference, but at first, I was concerned that she might feel confused by it. However, I think the facility’s daily routine and the attention from the staff help her …2 -
New to site & need support
Over the last several months, my HCP’s have diagnosed me with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Parkinson’s Disease, and/or Vascular Dementia/AD. I’m cognizant all these overlap within the domain of neurode…2 -
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em
I was so frustrated and angry today trying to do chores but having to follow DH around and “babysit” etc. I broke all the rules this morning—argued, corrected, over explained, got mad. Got some stuff…12 -
Re: 6 month wait for a neurologist?
@jehjeh One of the unintended side effects of the new infusion medications for Alzheimer's is that the wait-lists to be seen by a neurologist have grown longer. As it was explained to me, people are …2
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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