Hi, so nice to hear from you again. Yes, my bro does have Medicare A&B. Thanks for the VA advice, I'll have to research that route further, I didn't realize they had that much to offer. I am doing better today, tomorrow may be different. We looked at some promising senior-type 2 bdrm apts (xtra bdrm for family and caregivers). I also bought some snow boots and a coat for my upcoming Mich. trip to see my bro...don't see much snow in Tucson! I was reading your posts about the vexing SSDI problems you're having, I hope those get settled asap, your family doesn't need that stress on top of everything else you're going thru. Thanks again for the words of encouragement.