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slightlv

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19. Love your last sentence! :)
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 03:58 PM
Oct 2024

One of the main areas we're having problems with is doctors, of all things! His long-time doc retired. Then the one he chose to replace her retired. Right now, we're between docs. I know we'd have a better chance in KC, but we're here in LV and I don't drive so well anymore (and smart enough to know when I can white-knuckle it and when I can't). My long-time doc is in Lenexa, and I'm making noises to hubby to just go to her. She and I have a good relationship, and I trust her and her referrals. She helped me a lot with my Mom before Mom went over the edge. I know there's medication out there that can probably help him. What's gone, memory-wise, is not going to come back. I'm realistic enough to know that. And I know any referrals will be in KC. But she also knows my driving issues, and can help by hopefully finding someone who has a visiting office here. I'm also taking charge of his Medicare Advantage choices this year, because I wasn't very happy with the one he had this passing year. which reminds me, it's time to ring up my broker. I'm expecting higher prices this year, because I've seen so many messages on the board talking about it. At this time in my life, I couldn't live without my todo lists!

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How do I get through this? [View all] slightlv Oct 2024 OP
perhaps if you shared your general location there might be more response nt msongs Oct 2024 #1
Wishing you all well TommyT139 Oct 2024 #2
Thanks! I'd already planned to do some research, you gave me a place to start! n/t slightlv Oct 2024 #13
When my late DH started becoming confused due to Parkinson's, he did marybourg Oct 2024 #3
I hate to go to those lengths, but I'm holding them in my slightlv Oct 2024 #14
1+ keithbvadu2 Oct 2024 #4
I don't really have anything helpful to say except I'm so sorry you are going through this. HeartsCanHope Oct 2024 #5
Change the password to your checking and savings accounts. Tess49 Oct 2024 #6
Actually, you and I think a lot alike. slightlv Oct 2024 #15
I understand your concerns about auto pay. My auto pays are for my utilities, and are posted on the due date of the bill Tess49 Oct 2024 #22
If you can't depend on when your autopays get deducted, you PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 15 #26
At first TommyT139 Oct 2024 #21
Sending you love BrianTheEVGuy Oct 2024 #7
The one hubby gotten taken in by has claimed a LOT of people here in the Midwest. slightlv Oct 2024 #16
At least you can vent here. calimary Oct 2024 #8
Thank you, calimary. slightlv Oct 2024 #17
Oh man... calimary Oct 2024 #24
Thank you.. slightlv Oct 2024 #25
In early stages Alzheimer's, my hubby gave permission... SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2024 #9
We've already done the CT scan. That's why I know it's "normal" aging. slightlv Oct 2024 #18
My David secretly told the neurologist about his concerns. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2024 #23
Based on personal experience Lulu KC Oct 2024 #10
Love your last sentence! :) slightlv Oct 2024 #19
If you haven't already, it might be time to look into laws/process for conservatoryship Attilatheblond Oct 2024 #11
We can be sure that we're not sissies! WhiteTara Oct 2024 #12
Thank you for your thoughts, Tara. slightlv Oct 2024 #20
Just your first two sentences PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 15 #27
Good for you! slightlv Oct 15 #28
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