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Re: H
In addition to keeping a copy on hand at all times: if LO is in a provider network that uses MyChart or other medical records management software, you should be able to have your POA/DPOA docs upload…2 -
Re: Insurance Company informed my Mom that I've been making medical decisions for her
A few things that I did when my mother's dementia became apparent (progressed rather rapidly): Logged into her** online banking to set the spend maximum on her debit card to the lowest limit that she…2 -
Re: One of my biggest concerns
I did look into medicaid initially her in AZ. I did complete the application and was approved medically. Financially my husband qualified but my income and our savings would require hugh buy down bef…3 -
NY Times: Memory Loss Isn’t the Only Sign of Dementia
30-day gifted link to NYT article: Memory Loss Isn’t the Only Sign of Dementia. Readers of this forum may be familiar with these signs, but still may be useful to read. I learned something new.…3 -
Re: TSA UGH! Airport Experience
The last trip I took with mt DH - before the agitation got worse - I wrote that he had Alzheimer's on little cards and kept them in my pocket. When issues arose at any point, I just handed the card s…2 -
Re: TSA UGH! Airport Experience
I tried to use TSA Cares, filled the online form, received an auto response saying I would receive a phone call the day before travel. No phone call came. I later looked up another trial program that…1 -
Re: alz...the disease that is full of surprises
this may help1 -
Re: Insurance Company informed my Mom that I've been making medical decisions for her
You said “The lifelong high level of trust and loyalty that's always been there is still at work, and because of that level of trust, she's allowed us to handle medical and financial decisions, and i…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
Just heard we can now order four, free, covid tests to be shipped Sept. 30. Website is Covidtests.gov. Just ordered mine. Shirley and Sandy, looks like you both may get remnants of the hurricane. Be …1 -
Re: keeping on
oh yes, Jen. It’s exhausting every way- mental, emotional, physical. Going to bed early is a valid thing to do1
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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