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⚠️ Critical reminder:Medicare now covers annual cognitive screening! Tell your doctor: "I'd like a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit including cognitive assessment"
If your parent/spouse shows any of these signs, consider professional screening:
☑️ Repeats same question (short-term memory loss)
☑️ Gets lost in familiar places (spatial confusion)
☑️ Can't manage bills/forgets meds (executive function decline)
☑️ Personality changes (calm to angry/paranoid)
If you're wondering:
✔️ Is mom's forgetfulness dementia?
✔️ Do new FDA drugs really work?
✔️ Will Medicare cover expensive treatments?
✔️ How to avoid burnout when caring at home?
You're not alone!
Over 6 million American families face Alzheimer's (AD). Good news: 2023-2025 breakthrough drugs are here, with early intervention showing surprising results! This guide explains in plain English:
🔍 How to spot early symptoms
💊 Whether Leqembi is worth trying
📞 Where to get care training + financial help
✨ Real hope stories from families
💉 2025 Treatment Options (with costs)
| Treatment | Stage | Annual Cost | Medicare Coverage | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leqembi (IV) | Early-stage | ~$26,500 | Covers 80% | Slows decline ~25% |
| Donanemab (pending) | Early-stage | ~$28,000 | TBD | Slows ~35% occasionally |
| Donepezil (pill) | All stages | TBD | TBD | Temporary symptom relief |
Real Stories: From Despair to Hope
Case 1: Texas teacher Linda (68) joined Leqembi trial - 2 years later still drives herself to grocery store. Granddaughter: "She remembered my graduation!"
Case 2: California programmer Raj used Mediterranean diet + daily 30-min walks - father's ADAS-cog score didn't decline for 1 year. Doctor: "Remarkable case!"
💬 Now it's your turn
Share with friends who might need this (most don't know about Medicare screening!)
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👉 Drug side effects 👉 Legal prep 👉 Convincing parents to get checked
