Care that is prescribed by a doctor and performed by licensed health care professionals is also referred to as skilled care. Wound care, IV antibiotics and physical therapy after a stroke are some common times when skilled care is required. Care that is privately paid for and can be performed by unlicensed caregivers, including family [...]
Because laws concerning the availability of benefits for seniors seem to continually change and make situations more and more complicated—consider the effects of The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005—it’s helpful to take a moment from time to time to revisit some of the fundamentals of both Medicaid and Medicare benefit eligibility. To review, Medicaid is [...]
As your loved one begins showing signs that lead you to believe an assisted living facility or nursing home will serve his or her needs, you should consider doing as much research on the facility as possible. Doing so will ensure you and your loved one avoid the potential stress of having to spend precious [...]
When the Affinity salesman came to the door of 70-year-old Marcolina Sanchez's New York City apartment, he persuaded her to sign up for a Medicare Advantage private health insurance plan. "He promised her better coverage [than traditional Medicare]," said Mrs. Sanchez's daughter, Catherine Santiago. "But when she went to see her regular doctor at her [...]