Call
the doctor
First, make an appointment to talk to your loved one’s
doctor to determine the best treatment. The doctor may suggest
going to a neurologist or other specialists. Often, it takes
several doctors and other health specialists to confirm a
person has Alzheimer’s.
Next,
call the insurance company
Then, once Alzheimer’s is diagnosed, make a call to
the insurance company to find out if the patient is covered
and how much they will pay toward any needed medicines.
Remember,
medicines to help memory and thinking problems will help for
a while. Some other medicines can even help with mood and
behavior problems that come along with the disease.
Be sure
to ask for a list of services you can get for your family
member with Alzheimer’s.
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