The Inflation Reduction Act was signed by President Biden on August 22, 2022. It reforms various sectors of the economy, including Medicare prescription drug costs. Many seniors take multiple prescription drugs and use Medicare to help pay for them. Their…
If you believe you won't qualify for long-term care benefits under Medicaid's strict income and asset limits, think again. Medicaid waivers for in-home care are available for those who meet health eligibility rules for nursing home facility services. To determine…
The acronym LASA, stands for “look-alike-sound-alike” which most health care workers use when referencing medications. When it comes to federal programs, Medicaid and Medicare, in written form, look alike and they do sound alike but work very differently. Both Medicare…
During retirement, many ageing Americans depend on family members and friends to assist in managing their financial and health concerns. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise. While consulting…
All across the US, there is a new refrain spoken by Medicare home health providers, including occupational, speech, and physical therapists, social services, as well as intermittent skilled nurses: "Your husband (or whomever) is not going to get better, so…
All across the US, there is a new refrain spoken by Medicare home health providers, including occupational, speech, and physical therapists, social services, as well as intermittent skilled nurses: "Your husband (or whomever) is not going to get better, so…
Health Dimensions Group (HDG ) has released its list for 2020 entitled "Top Trends in Aging Services: Preparing for Historic Changes." As the silver tsunami of baby boomers continues to enter the senior living and care organizations markets, the general…