Guest guest Posted August 31, 2001 Report Share Posted August 31, 2001 Mai-Liis, For my dad, we have enrolled in the insurance provider's long-term care meds program. We essentially get a couple months of meds via mail. It comes out to be much cheaper than going into a Walgreen's. Jamil -----Original Message-----From: Mai-Liis Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 6:08 PMTo: LBDcaregivers Subject: question This is probably a dumb question, but has anybody figured out how to get all the meds synchronized so only 1 trip a month to the drugstore is needed? I'm having a heck of a time with this! We have the kind of insurance where we get reimbursed a percentage, so cost matters a lot. So far I have found even the internet sites more expensive than our Costco.....though, price aside....I'd like to achieve the once a month schedule. Thanks, Mai-Liis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2001 Report Share Posted August 31, 2001 We buy Marti's drugs at Wal Mart, and they submit her bills to the insurance company, so we're only charged the part we pay. The wonderful pharmacist there worked out a schedule so that I only have to make one trip a month to pick up her meds. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2001 Report Share Posted August 31, 2001 Oh, how wonderful. Wish we had a Wal Mart!!!!!!!! We buy Marti's drugs at Wal Mart, and they submit her bills to theinsurance company, so we're only charged the part we pay. Thewonderful pharmacist there worked out a schedule so that I only haveto make one trip a month to pick up her meds.Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2002 Report Share Posted January 15, 2002 Oh my goodness, Sheila! You have a load and a half there. Thanks for your very newsy introduction. Glad you found this group, but so sorry for the need. So far I have been lucky with the personality changes. My husband is just much more docile than he used to be. So far no ugly stuff, unless I initiate it in my own irritated state. Yours is a rare situation financially and sibling-wise. (Although your subsequent posts show some ambivalence among your sibs.) Good for your mom's attorney to have an at least minimal understanding of your value as a caregiver. I would take the sibs at their word, enjoy the additional income, and let your sister care for your mom next summer. If your husband does get the European job it would a marvelous opportunity for BOTH of you. As much as your mother needs you, your vows give primacy to your relationship with him. As for what to expect with the progression of the disease, you should expect the unexpected. This disease has a list of " rules " but it sure doesn't play by them! The fluctuations last anywhere from a few minutes to many months. Her life expectancy can be short or long, in large part dependent upon the condition of her general health. Good luck with all the decisions, Sheila. Know that we are here. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2002 Report Share Posted January 15, 2002 Ruth, what is this? You are caregiving FOUR? Hopefully not all LBD? Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2002 Report Share Posted January 15, 2002 hey make that 7 with a runny nose. i don't think my husband's is constant but it's way too often. ruth (60) caregiver 4 jd (66/61/ 59) 30134 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2002 Report Share Posted January 15, 2002 This group doesn't often get into such practicalities but all of the above is part of LBD too I don't know why not. Sometimes we need information, sometimes support, and sometimes only practicalities will be of help. By the way, we now have 7 reported with clear runny noses.....NOT counting Arlene. Mai-Liis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2002 Report Share Posted January 15, 2002 O.K., so now it is 8 with runny noses! It may be only that LBD patients are more likely to have allergies........or, it could be something else. Worth looking into for anyone who has the inclination and time for research. Mai-Liis Re: Re: Question hey make that 7 with a runny nose. i don't think my husband's is constant but it's way too often. ruth (60) caregiver 4 jd (66/61/ 59) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 Sheila, Does your Mom belong to a church? I know that the Baptists, for instance, have wonderful nursing homes that would give your mom peace of mind. If she has peace of mind, I KNOW that you will have peace of mind, too. It might take a while for her to get used to the idea but once she does, if it is like the nursing home that I know (it's a non-profit), she'll really be thanking you for showing her the way. Contact your church or the Nursing Home Association (located in Washington, D.C., I believe). I think the non-profit facilities are maybe, a little bit??, more concerned about the patient's health and happiness than making the most money?? I urge you to check this idea out. It could be a win-win situation. Arlene in Boynton Beach, FL _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2002 Report Share Posted January 16, 2002 Thanks Arlene, My cousin is a Baptist pastor and I'll ask him about it. I know in St. Louis there were lots of Roman Catholic places, but I'd never heard of a Baptist one. Sheila --- Arlene wrote: > Sheila, > > Does your Mom belong to a church? I know that the > Baptists, for instance, > have wonderful nursing homes that would give your > mom peace of mind. If she > has peace of mind, I KNOW that you will have peace > of mind, too. > > It might take a while for her to get used to the > idea but once she does, if > it is like the nursing home that I know (it's a > non-profit), she'll really > be thanking you for showing her the way. Contact > your church or the Nursing > Home Association (located in Washington, D.C., I > believe). > > I think the non-profit facilities are maybe, a > little bit??, more concerned > about the patient's health and happiness than making > the most money?? > > I urge you to check this idea out. It could be a > win-win situation. > > > Arlene in Boynton Beach, FL > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: > http://mobile.msn.com > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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