This is a guest post by Danielle K. Roberts. Respite care is one of the best ways for a caregiver to receive the rest they need without having to worry about their loved one while taking their break. During respite care, your loved one will be taken care of by...
We’re headed into the holidays and that means it’s also the annual election period for Medicare and Medicare prescription drug coverage. The Annual Election Period (AEP) is an annual open enrollment period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare...
When my father came to live with me, I was very impressed with his knowledge or his desire for knowledge about Medicare and its corresponding offerings. He may have had dementia, but he knew a LOT about medical coverage. Like many seniors, my Dad had approximately 7...
Improving Access To Medicare Dollars Yesterday in both the House and the Senate, a new bill was introduced that may help to address the issue of seniors being able to qualify for Medicare coverage when being admitted under “Observation” status. Currently,...
Question: My mother is currently in skilled nursing following a recent hospitalization after a fall. She has Alzheimer’s Disease and I don’t feel that we can care for her at home after her discharge. Will Medicare cover the cost of her care in an...