Scott,
I do not know your age, etc. However, I have this suggestion. I
think too many people wait until they are really disabled (that
may be the fault of the doctor) before they seek DBS treatment.
Then it is often too late.
Most people have reached the age where they may not be
unemployable but an employer would rather invest their time and
money in a younger person. It may not technically be age
discrimination --- but it is reality.
By seeking DBS treatment BEFORE you are legally disabled you
should be able to continue employment. AND --- you can get it
done while you may still have insurance coverage. Many younger
onsets fall into that gap where they lose their job and insurance
but are too young for Medicare coverage.
I suggest --- do not wait to get treatment so you can continue
employment.
Paul
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From: "scott burnett" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 11:11 PM
Subject: Re: PARKINSN Digest - 20 Nov 2002 to 21 Nov 2002
(#2002-516)
Diana,
I read your note about disability in California with
interest. I'm 44
and have had PD for the last 5 years or so. There have been a
lot of
days where I think applying for disability is just around the
corner.
Then I'll have a couple of good days at work and I'll put it in
the
back of my mind. Could you tell me when you stopped working?
It's
quite the tough choice.
Scott
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