Medicare is a crucial health insurance program that provides coverage for millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the United States. While it covers many medical services, transportation to and from medical appointments can be a significant concern for beneficiaries. Fortunately, there are options for free transportation for seniors with Medicare, but it's essential [...]
Many families may wonder how they’ll cover the costs of hospice and if their loved one could benefit from the services. If you have Medicare, you may receive assistance through the program. What is Hospice Care? Hospice care is a type of medical care that helps a patient deal with a terminal illness. The [...]
As you age, you could find that you need some assistance when moving around. In some cases, you might only need a cane or walking stick to lean on. You could also need more support like that provided by a walker. For someone who needs more support than a cane but who does not need [...]
Three out of four adults 50 years and older prefer to stay in their homes or communities as they age. This is often referred to as ‘aging in place.’ Still, just over half of older individuals don’t think that this is possible. There are various considerations to take into account when deciding whether aging in [...]
Home health care is a burgeoning industry that will create elderly care jobs for years to come. Long term care services provide support for the many senior citizens who may suffer from various afflictions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, rehabilitation from falls, strokes, or diseases affecting the vital organs. Aging in place has become an […]
There often comes a time when adult children or another family member might have to make different living and/or care arrangements for their aging parent, grandparent, aunt or sibling. Sometimes the spouse is still capable of handling any of these common changes, and the rest of the family should still include them fully in the […]
For a variety of reasons, home care is currently poised to be and play a key role in the coming years as the center of health care. Changes is our country’s demographics over the past few decades is showing a continued trend towards elders living longer and desiring to age in place at home. Health […]
Many seniors or their loved ones are concerned about the rising cost of senior care. It can be confusing to research the various types of elder care services that are available and the differences in senior living options without some understanding of the common medical care terms used. There are a number of different types […]
Medicare and Medicaid are two insurance programs run by the government. They were created in the year 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson’s under his programs for great society. The two programs ensured that Americans of low income or senior citizens could access private health insurance. The Medicare and Medicaid program share the financial burden of […]
Following a hospital discharge, a staggering 1 in 5 elderly patients will be readmitted within one month. Medicare seeks to lower these high 30 day readmission rates by encouraging home based care from qualified home care agencies in an effort to reduce avoidable readmissions and improve overall care outcomes. There are many serious known risks […]