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  41. <description><![CDATA[<p>As we age, it is essential to have a plan in place for managing our finances. Financial planning for seniors can seem like a daunting task, but with the right information and guidance, it can be a straightforward process.</p>
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  52. .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}</style> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As we age, it is essential to have a plan in place for managing our finances. Financial planning for seniors can seem like a daunting task, but with the right information and guidance, it can be a straightforward process. Here are some tips for creating a financial plan that can help seniors live comfortably and securely in retirement.</span></p><h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Start with a budget</span></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The first step in financial planning for seniors is to create a budget. You&#8217;ll need to know how much money you have coming in and going out each month, including any fixed expenses like housing, healthcare, and transportation. Once you have a clear understanding of your income and expenses, you can create a budget that balances your needs and wants. Remember to evaluate your budget every few months and adjust as needed. </span></p><h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Evaluate your retirement income sources</span></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Seniors have several potential income sources in retirement, such as Social Security benefits, pensions, and retirement accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs. Evaluate your income sources and determine how much you can expect to receive each month. This information will help you make informed decisions about your budget and determine if you need to supplement your income with other sources.</span></p><h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consider healthcare costs</span></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the most significant expenses seniors face is healthcare. Medicare covers many medical expenses, but it doesn&#8217;t cover everything, and some costs may be significant. You should budget for medical expenses, including co-pays, prescription drugs, and </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">long-term care insurance. </span></p><h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plan for emergencies</span></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">No matter how well you plan, unexpected expenses can arise. You should have an emergency fund that can cover unexpected expenses without jeopardizing your retirement savings. Financial experts generally recommend having three to six months&#8217; worth of living expenses in an emergency fund.</span></p><h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Review your estate plan</span></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It&#8217;s essential to review and update your estate plan regularly. This includes your will, powers of attorney, and beneficiary designations. As you age, your needs may change, and your estate plan should reflect these changes.</span></p><h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Get professional help</span></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Financial planning for seniors can be complex, so it&#8217;s always a good idea to consult with a financial advisor who specializes in retirement planning. An advisor can help you evaluate your income sources, develop a budget, and create a plan that aligns with your goals.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In conclusion, financial planning for seniors is a critical part of retirement planning. By creating a budget, evaluating income sources, considering healthcare costs, planning for emergencies, reviewing your estate plan, and getting professional help, you can enjoy a comfortable and secure retirement.</span></p> </div>
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  68. <title>Tips to Help the Elderly Through Their Medical Tests</title>
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  77. <description><![CDATA[<p>What seems like a simple medical test to the average adult can be significantly more challenging to an elderly person. It is not uncommon for an elderly person to need some assistance or accommodation when having a medical test. Learn how you can help. </p>
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  87. <p><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">What seems like a simple medical test to the average adult can be significantly more challenging to an elderly person. Here are a few reasons to take extra care when an older person requires a medical test.</span></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">The elderly are more likely to have vision, hearing, and cognitive impairments that make it difficult for them to follow instructions or understand what must happen for the specimen to be properly collected.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">Older people have more problems with balance and mobility, factors that can make some samples physically harder or more dangerous to provide.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">Even a blood test can be more difficult because the skin is thinner, the subcutaneous tissue is less resilient, and the veins are more fragile and prone to tearing when punctured.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">For a person with dementia, even a brief sample collection procedure can be traumatic and lead to a catastrophic reaction by the patient. In this case, the need for testing must be even more carefully scrutinized.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">On top of all the physical and emotional challenges, financial constraints and details can deter an elderly person from undergoing testing.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">If testing is a burden for someone you know, talk to the health care provider about the situation. Always discuss why the test is needed and how it will affect ongoing care or alter the course of therapy. Be sure that any test ordered will provide necessary information for clinical decision-making. The following items contain suggestions to help elderly patients through some of the practical matters of collecting a test sample.</span></p><h2><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">Testing Concerns</span></h2><h3><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">The Challenge of Getting There</span></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">Transportation problems are common for the elderly, who may not drive and may be dependent on someone else to take them to their medical appointments. Reducing stress on the driver can make for a more positive experience.</span></p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Planning Ahead</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — If you must go somewhere unfamiliar for a test, get good directions on where you must drive and where you must walk; this will help eliminate stress. Find out if it will be easier for the person having the test to be dropped off at a certain entrance. You may also want to inquire about busy times and plan to avoid them.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Staying Home</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — If the person who needs the test does not drive and has difficulty arranging for a ride (or even for someone to transport the sample), inquire about onsite or home services.</span></span></p><h3><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">Issues of Safety</span></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">Falls are common and especially serious in people over age 65, and bathrooms can be particularly hazardous. Pay attention to safety when you are collecting a urine or stool sample, particularly for individuals who have mobility or vision problems. Your focus on the collection process may prevent you from noticing hazards or unsafe conditions in the room, so gather what you need and plan ahead.</span></p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tripping</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — Before you begin, you can remove scatter rugs and loose mats.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Slipping</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — Be on guard for spills and a slippery or wet floor.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Falls</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — Encourage use of grab bars or other supports near the toilet area to help prevent injuries from falls.</span></span></p><h3><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">The Need for Help During Testing</span></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">It is not uncommon for an elderly person to need some assistance or accommodation when having a medical test. A person with arthritis, joint stiffness, or other mobility problem may find it difficult to obtain a urine or stool sample without some help. A woman with dementia may be unable to follow the instructions on obtaining a “clean catch” urine specimen; she may also become confused or agitated when someone tries to do this for her. A person who does not see well or who has poor manual dexterity can have trouble using the required equipment, such as specimen cups or blood glucose monitors for diabetes.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400; color: #000000;">Here are some tips to make the sample collection process go more smoothly.</span></p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instructions</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — An older person may have trouble hearing verbal directions, reading printed instructions, or remembering when a test is scheduled or what it is for. A voice amplifier can be used to improve communications with a patient whose hearing is impaired. Always ask for written instructions, preferably concise ones in large type. When giving oral instructions, take it one step at a time, and use a calm and reassuring tone; before you begin, seek to minimize noise and distractions and create a calm environment. Try playing soft music to soothe someone who is distressed or confused.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Special Equipment</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — Special equipment can make certain procedures easier and safer. A urine sample may be more easily collected in a receptacle placed in the toilet rather than in a cup or jar that has to be held. A magnifier with a bright light attachment can help a diabetic patient with vision loss perform self-monitoring of blood glucose. A different kind of lancet or needle may prove easier or less painful or intimidating to use.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hired Help</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — Although nursing homes have personnel to assist with sample collection procedures, assisted living facilities do not always provide nursing support for these situations. If you need help where none is available, you may be able to hire a private nurse or home health aide who can provide the required assistance for a nominal fee.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Privacy</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — Helping a person obtain a urine or stool sample can be a task neither party finds particularly pleasant. The person needing the help may be embarrassed, and the person providing the help may find the odors and cleaning tasks offensive. Provide as much privacy as is safely possible to increase everyone’s comfort level.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Compassion</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> — The caregiver involved in specimen collection may find it helpful to view the assistance provided as an act of kindness and love. If you are aware of a situation in which a patient is not treated appropriately, take steps to ensure that the patient receives competent and compassionate care.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">This article was originally published by <strong><a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.testing.com/articles/laboratory-testing-tips-elderly/">Testing.com</a></strong> and republished here with permission.</span></i></span></p> </div>
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  103. <title>Heart Health: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease</title>
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  112. <description><![CDATA[<p>You can take steps to protect yourself from developing cardiovascular disease, even if you are at risk. The best way to prevent this condition is by following a healthy lifestyle, which includes not smoking, exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight as well as getting enough sleep and regular checkups with your doctor.</p>
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  122. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, it&#8217;s estimated that 85% of Americans die from some form of heart disease, and a large percentage of them don&#8217;t even know it. The good news is that you can help prevent and reduce your risk for heart disease by making healthy lifestyle choices and getting regular health screenings. Here are some ways to do just that:</span></p><h3><b>Don&#8217;t smoke.</b></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Smoking is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Smoking increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. It can cause blood clots that lead to heart attack or stroke. It can also damage the blood vessels in your heart.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you smoke, it&#8217;s never too late to quit. Quitting smoking at any age will improve your health and lower your risk for cardiovascular disease—and quitting at an older age has added benefits for reducing your risk of having a heart attack or dying from lung cancer</span></p><h3><b>Exercise.</b></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exercise has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to prevent cardiovascular disease. And the good news is that you don&#8217;t have to run marathons or spend hours at the gym; just walking regularly can make a big difference.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For starters, studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise—which includes activities like brisk walking, jogging, and cycling—can reduce blood pressure by about 5 mmHg or more in people with high blood pressure. This can help prevent strokes and heart attacks. It also helps prevent coronary heart disease (CHD) by improving your body&#8217;s ability to use glucose (blood sugar) as fuel for energy instead of storing it as fat in the body&#8217;s cells, where it can cause damage over time.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Regular aerobic exercise may also lower LDL (&#8220;bad&#8221;) cholesterol levels while raising HDL (&#8220;good&#8221;) cholesterol levels slightly, which reduces your risk of developing atherosclerosis (hardening) in major arteries throughout your body and helps keep these arteries clear after they&#8217;ve narrowed due to plaque buildup over time.[1]</span></p><h3><b>Eat a healthy diet.</b></h3><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eat a variety of foods.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eat foods that are high in fiber and low in saturated fat.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eat lean meats, poultry, and fish.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eat more fruits and vegetables. Try to eat five or more servings every day!</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Limit processed foods, fast food, sweets, salty snacks, soda pop, and alcohol intake.</span></li></ul><h3><b>Maintain a healthy weight.</b></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a general rule, maintaining a healthy weight is always the healthiest option. If you have existing heart disease, losing weight can help slow down the progression of your condition and reduce your risk of developing additional health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure. However, it is not recommended for individuals who do not have heart disease yet—and especially not for those who are already at an ideal weight (which ranges from 5&#8217;4&#8243; to 6&#8217;4&#8243;).</span></p><h3><b>Get enough sleep.</b></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A good night’s sleep is essential to a healthy heart. Sleep deprivation can cause heart attacks and strokes, increase blood pressure and weight gain, and make it difficult to maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI).</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sleep apnea is a condition in which someone has trouble breathing while sleeping. People with sleep apnea may stop breathing for up to 20 seconds at a time when they’re asleep—this is called an apneic event—and then gasp or snore loudly as they try to breathe again. Repeated interruptions in breathing deprive the brain of oxygen, which can lead to changes in blood pressure that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. If you think you might have sleep apnea or another condition causing disrupted sleep, talk with your doctor about treatment options that might include surgery or wearing special masks during the night (called continuous positive airway pressure therapy).</span></p><h3><b>Get regular health screenings.</b></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a good time to get in the habit of getting regular health screenings. Regular physical exams, blood pressure checks and cholesterol tests can help detect early signs of cardiovascular disease.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your doctor should also check your blood sugar levels on a regular basis if you have prediabetes or diabetes.</span></p><h3><b>Conclusion</b></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can take steps to protect yourself from developing cardiovascular disease, even if you are at risk. The best way to prevent this condition is by following a healthy lifestyle, which includes not smoking, exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight as well as getting enough sleep and regular checkups with your doctor.</span></p> </div>
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  157. <p>Home health care is becoming an increasingly popular option for individuals who require medical assistance but prefer to receive it in the comfort of their own home. If you or a loved one is considering home health care, you may have a lot of questions about what it entails. In this blog post, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about home health care.</p><h5>What is home health care?</h5><p>Home health care is medical care provided in the patient’s home. It includes a range of services, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social work services. Home health care is often used as an alternative to hospital or nursing home care, or as a supplement to it.</p><h5>Who provides home health care?</h5><p>Home health care is provided by a team of healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and social workers. Home health aides and personal care assistants may also be part of the team.</p><h5>Who qualifies for home health care?</h5><p>To qualify for home health care, a patient must have a physician’s order and require skilled care, such as wound care, medication management, or rehabilitation services. Patients who have recently been discharged from the hospital or who have a chronic medical condition may also qualify for home health care.</p><h5>How is home health care paid for?</h5><p>Home health care is typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. Eligibility and coverage can vary depending on the patient’s condition and insurance plan.</p><h5>What services are provided by home health care?</h5><p>Home health care provides a range of services, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work services, and home health aides. Services are tailored to the patient’s individual needs and can include wound care, medication management, rehabilitation, and assistance with activities of daily living.</p><h5>What are the benefits of home health care?</h5><p>Home health care allows patients to receive medical care in the comfort of their own home, which can be more convenient and less stressful than hospital or nursing home care. It can also be less expensive than inpatient care. Additionally, home health care can help patients maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.</p><p>Home health care offers a convenient and effective alternative to traditional medical care settings for those in need. By providing personalized care in the familiar surroundings of home, it promotes independence, improves quality of life, and facilitates the healing process. As the demand for home health care continues to rise, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the services provided, the qualifications of the healthcare professionals involved, and the insurance coverage options available. With this knowledge, individuals and their families can make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs and confidently embark on the path to recovery and wellness.</p> </div>
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  182. <description><![CDATA[<p>It is important to plan for the future and empower ourselves with options that meet our needs and desires. When faced with a life-limiting or terminal illness, many decisions must be made. These decisions can involve financial matters, advance directives, funeral arrangements, how the last days of life will be spent, and other issues. Even though discussing these issues may bring up feelings regarding difficult losses and changes, it is important to be proactive and to communicate in order to ensure choice and control during difficult times.</p>
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  197. <p>It is important to plan for the future and empower ourselves with options that meet our needs and desires. When faced with a life-limiting or terminal illness, many decisions must be made. These decisions can involve financial matters, advance directives, funeral arrangements, how the last days of life will be spent, and other issues. Even though discussing these issues may bring up feelings regarding difficult losses and changes, it is important to be proactive and to communicate in order to ensure choice and control during difficult times.</p><p>Consider using the following guidelines to broach potentially difficult subjects.</p><ul><li>Plan ahead for the conversation.</li><li>Be sensitive to the fact that you will be discussing emotionally laden topics.</li><li>Choose a place and time that are conducive to an open conversation.</li><li>Keep in mind that you may have to discuss the same topic on several separate occasions.</li><li>Realize that family members may disagree and that the goal is to allow the person to have a say in the matters being discussed.</li><li>Use &#8220;I&#8221; statements to get your view and feelings across</li><li>Do not use the time to discuss old wounds or bring up unresolved issues from the past</li><li>Be aware that initial decisions may change</li><li>Collect brochures or articles for use during conversation</li></ul><p><strong>Directive to Physicians (Living Will)</strong><br />A Living Will is a document signed by a patient that states to physicians a patient’s wishes for how he or she wants to be treated in certain medical scenarios. This is one of the best ways to assure that decisions are clarified and respected. Copies of the patient’s Living Will should be given to his/her physician, family members, and any other medical teams. A Living Will may be revoked or changed at any time.</p><p><strong>Medical Durable Power of Attorney (MDPOA)</strong><br />A MDPOA document gives the person the patient names as his/her agent the authority to make any and all health care decisions for him/her, in accordance with his/her wishes, if he/she is no longer capable of making them him/herself. A MDPOA can cover more health care decisions than a Living Will. A MDPOA may be revoked or the agent may change it at any time. It becomes effective only when the patient becomes incapacitated and is unable to make his/her own decisions. Again, it is important to ensure that your physician, family and the medical team has a copy of your MDPOA.</p><p><strong>Power of Attorney (POA)</strong><br />A POA gives the person the patient names as his/her agent the authority to make decisions that are not of a medical nature. These decisions could regard finances, real estate, etc. A POA may be revoked or the agent may change it at any time. It becomes effective only if the patient is unable to make his/her own decisions.</p><p><strong>Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR)</strong><br />Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure consisting of artificial respiration and manual chest compressions performed in an attempt to revive a patient whose heart has stopped or who has stopped breathing. A Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR) is meant to prevent CPR from being performed if that is the patient’s wish. A DNR may be revoked at any time. Signing a DNR will not prevent the patient from receiving other kinds of needed medical care such as treatment for pain, broken bones, etc.</p><p><strong>FUNERAL PLANNING</strong><br />Rituals are an important form of communication and can facilitate the healing process. Rituals have been used since the beginning of time to celebrate major life changes such as birth, marriage and death. Mortuary personnel or clergy will provide a number of valuable services during this time to assist you in celebrating the life of your loved one.<br />Funeral services serve a number of important functions:</p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Honors a loved one</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provides a socially acceptable place to express grief and mourning</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provides closure to the person’s life</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provides social and psychological support to survivors</li></ul><p>It is recommended that individuals and/or family members check with local funeral homes to gather information about what options are available for preplanning. Before talking to the funeral home, the patient and/or family members should consider the following questions. (Typically, the Social Worker is responsible for initiating this area of discussion.)</p><ul><li>Does the patient want a funeral, memorial service, cremation, or a combination? </li><li>Is the patient interested in donating organs or tissue for medical research or transplantation?</li><li>Which funeral home does the patient want?</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Is there anyone the patient would like to preside over the ceremony?</li><li>What songs would the patient like to have played?</li><li>What clothing or jewelry would the patient like to be wearing?</li><li>Would the patient prefer to have people send memorial gifts to a charity in lieu of flowers?</li><li>Where would the patient like to be buried?</li><li>How would the patient like his/her cremated body cared for?</li></ul><p>Research options for pre-paying and compare costs. Find out exactly what each cost will cover, and get it in writing. Any amount of pre-planning that can be done will be very helpful for family members and friends.</p><p>There are many things you can do to prepare for the future, and these are just a few things. Reach out to our team if you have any questions or want assistance getting started.</p> </div>
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  243. <description><![CDATA[<p>Medicare is a health insurance program provided by the federal government for qualifying individuals, including people age 65 and older, those with certain disabilities, and individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Some people may confuse Medicaid and Medicare programs. The primary difference is that Medicaid is a needs-based insurance program while Medicare isn’t. Your income [&#8230;]</p>
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  253. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medicare is a health insurance program provided by the federal government for qualifying individuals, including people age 65 and older, those with </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">certain disabilities</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and individuals with </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">end-stage renal disease</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (ESRD).</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some people may confuse </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medicaid</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Medicare programs. The primary difference is that Medicaid is a needs-based insurance program while Medicare isn’t. Your income isn’t a determining factor for Medicare qualification.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">monthly premiums</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for certain parts of Medicare. Additionally, Medicare does have some limitations and regulations on what it’ll cover for health care costs. Read on to learn more about each part of Medicare, what’s covered, and how to enroll.</span></p><h2>Medicare Parts</h2><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you become eligible for </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medicare</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, you have choices to make. First, you must decide whether you’ll enroll in Part A and B or Part A only and defer Part B. Most people choose Part A because it is premium-free. If you’re enrolled in a health savings account (HSA), you won’t be able to continue contributing to it if you enroll in Part A. Once your A and B choices are made, you can keep Original Medicare and add a supplement and Part D plan or opt for a Medicare Advantage Plan.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here’s what each part of Medicare covers and costs:</span></p><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Medicare Part A</b></td><td><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medicare Part A is considered the hospital insurance portion of Original Medicare. It covers costs associated with hospital stays and limited stays at a nursing home, hospice care, and some costs for home health care.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You don’t have to pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part A if you or your spouse paid qualifying taxes during employment. If you don’t qualify for premium-free Part A, you can </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">pay for it</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. The premium amount you have to pay varies based on how long you or your spouse worked while paying qualifying Medicare taxes. For instance, if you paid taxes for less than 30 quarters, you’ll pay $499 per month based on 2022 premiums. But if you worked and paid taxes between 30 and 39 quarters, you’ll only pay a $274 monthly premium.</span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><b>Medicare Part B</b></td><td><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medicare Part B is considered the medical insurance portion of Original Medicare. It covers things like trips to the doctor’s office for a checkup or a sick visit, any outpatient care you might receive, certain medical supplies, and preventive care like an </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">annual wellness visit.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nearly everyone pays a monthly premium for Medicare Part B. The standard amount for 2022 is $170.10. If your gross income on your tax return is high enough, you’ll be required to pay both the standard monthly premium and an </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (IRMAA). You’re also responsible for 20% of the costs of your health services after your annual deductible ($233 in 2022) is met.</span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><b>Medicare Part C</b></td><td><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medicare Part C, commonly referred to as Medicare Advantage, is offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare. If you choose a Medicare Advantage Plan as an alternative to Original Medicare, it becomes your primary coverage. Think of Medicare Part C as a “Medicare bundle” because it covers everything that Part A and Part B do. Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage. Some Medicare Advantage Plans offer additional coverage for dental and vision and even fitness memberships. For example, Medicare Part C covers in-patient hospital stays, stays in a skilled nursing facility, and home health care like Original Medicare Part A. Part C also covers outpatient care like Medicare Part B does, including doctor visits, lab tests. X-rays, outpatient surgery, and emergency services.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Original Medicare Part A and Part B only cover 80% of the costs of services received. Meanwhile, Medicare Part C plans cover everything Part A and Part B cover but charge a small copayment and coinsurance for services. Most Medicare Advantage plans also have maximum out-of-pocket costs per year, and many come with a $0 monthly premium, which can make these plans more affordable. The costs of Medicare Advantage plans vary since private companies offer them, but you can expect to pay both a monthly premium and a monthly Part B premium, unless the plan is a $0 premium plan. Plan costs can vary depending on whether other benefits like Part D, dental, vision, and hearing are included.</span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><b>Medicare Part D</b></td><td><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medicare Part D</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> refers to prescription drug coverage, so it’ll help cover the costs of medications prescribed for your health condition. Individual Medicare drug plans use a formulary developed by a pharmacy and therapeutics committee composed of pharmacists and physicians to regulate which medications they’ll cover. The United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) must approve the formulary. Part D plans are required to offer two medications in all categories necessary to treat your health condition. In most cases, if a name-brand medication isn’t covered, a generic will be.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medicare Part D does have costs associated with it. The costs vary based on which type of plan you choose. In general, you can expect to pay a monthly premium ― this can be deducted directly from your Social Security if you choose ― and a yearly deductible. The deductible can’t be more than $480 in 2022. You’ll pay a copayment or coinsurance percentage for each drug after your deductible is met. If you have low income and resources, you may be able to get help with Part D costs through </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Extra Help</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><b>Medigap</b></td><td><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medigap insurance is commonly known as Medicare Supplemental Insurance. As the name implies, it’s used as supplemental insurance to cover health care costs that Original Medicare does not. You can only purchase Medigap insurance if you’re enrolled in Original Medicare. It cannot be used with a Medicare Advantage Plan. Medigap insurance is offered through private insurance companies approved by Medicare.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You pay a monthly premium for Medigap as well as your regular monthly Part B Medicare premium. Your Medigap premium is paid directly to the private insurance company you got your Medigap policy through while the Part B premium is paid to Social Security.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medigap insurance can help cover your deductible costs, copayments, and coinsurance under Original Medicare. For people newly eligible for Medicare on or after January 1, 2020, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medigap insurance can no longer cover the Part B deductible.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> If you were eligible for Medicare before January 1, 2020, you may be able to purchase Plan C or F, which will cover the Medicare Part B deductible cost. If you already have a Plan C or F, you can keep it. Medigap insurance can’t be used to cover the costs of certain health expenses, including long-term care, vision care, and eyeglass, dental care, hearing aids, or private-duty nursing care.</span></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><h2>What isn&#8217;t Covered by Medicare?</h2><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Original Medicare </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">doesn’t cover</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> certain health services and costs, including:</span></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Long-term care</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dental care (with some exceptions)</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vision exams needed to prescribe glasses</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dentures</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cosmetic surgery</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Acupuncture</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hearing aids and related exams</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Routine foot care</span></li></ul><h2>How Do I Enroll in Medicare?</h2><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are a few different ways to enroll in Medicare. Some people are enrolled in Medicare automatically, and others will have to sign up on their own. Everyone should check with Social Security three months before their expected start date to ensure everything is in order.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You’ll be enrolled automatically in Medicare if you:</span></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are already receiving Social Security benefits (at least four months prior to start)</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Receive U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) benefits (at least four months prior to start)</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are under the age of 65 but have a social security disability for 24 months</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease or ESRD</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You’ll have to enroll in Medicare on your own if you:</span></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are about to turn 65</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are already 65 but not receiving Social Security benefits</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are also some individual circumstances that may change the timing of your enrollment. For instance, if you have employer-sponsored insurance, you may be able to wait to apply for Medicare Part B instead of being required to apply when you turn 65.</span></p><h3>Medicare enrollment periods</h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) for Medicare is a seven-month period beginning three months before you turn 65, the month in which you turn 65, and three months after you turn 65. For example, if you turn 65 on June 14, your IEP is from March 1 through September 30.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you don’t sign up during your initial enrollment period, and you aren’t covered by an employer health plan or are volunteering overseas for at least 12 months, you’ll begin accruing Part B late enrollment penalties. You’ll only be able to enroll during the General Enrollment Period (GEP). The GEP runs from January 1 through March 31 each year, with coverage starting July 1st.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medicare Advantage plans cannot start before your Part B start date, so if you don’t enroll in Part B by the end of your IEP, you’ll have to wait until the GEP for Medicare Advantage enrollment also. If you enroll in Part B during the GEP, you can join a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Medicare Drug Plan (Part D) between </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">April 1 and June 30</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Your </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medigap open enrollment</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> period starts the first month you have Part B and lasts for six months.</span></p><h3>When does Medicare coverage start?</h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your Medicare coverage start date depends on when you enroll. Remember, during the IEP, you can enroll three months before you turn 65, the month you turn 65, and three months after you turn 65.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For example:</span></p><table><tbody><tr><td><b>When You Enroll</b></td><td><b>When Coverage Starts</b></td><td><b>Example: Turning 65 on May 10</b></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-weight: 400;">The three months before you turn 65</span></td><td><span style="font-weight: 400;">The first day of the month you turn 65</span></td><td><span style="font-weight: 400;">May 1</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-weight: 400;">The month you turn 65</span></td><td><span style="font-weight: 400;">The first day of the month after you turn 65</span></td><td><span style="font-weight: 400;">June 1</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-weight: 400;">The month after you turn 65</span></td><td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Two months after you sign up</span></td><td><span style="font-weight: 400;">August 1</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Two or three months after you turn 65</span></td><td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Three months after you sign up</span></td><td><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">October 1 (if you enroll in July)</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">November 1 (if you enroll in August)</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you enroll during your IEP, you can coordinate your ancillary coverage, that is, Medigap and Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage to start the same day as your Medicare Part A and B coverage.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">enroll during a Special Enrollment Period,</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> coverage generally starts the month after your sign-up.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you’re ready to apply for Medicare, you can fill out an </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">online application</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> through the Social Security website or in-person at your local Social Security office.</span></p><p> </p><p><strong><i>This article was originally published by <a href="https://www.medicareplans.com/what-is-medicare/">Medicareplans.com</a> and republished here with permission.</i></strong></p> </div>
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  269. <title>Our Hospice Philosophy</title>
  270. <link>https://symbii.com/our-hospice-philosophy/</link>
  271. <comments>https://symbii.com/our-hospice-philosophy/#respond</comments>
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  274. <pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
  275. <category><![CDATA[Healthcare Resources]]></category>
  276. <category><![CDATA[Hospice]]></category>
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  279. <description><![CDATA[<p>Symbii Home Health and Hospice believes that choice always exists. Excellent quality of life is always attainable — people with illness can live fully and die well. When death is accepted as a natural part of life, hope changes but does not disappear. A person faced with serious, life-limiting, or terminal illness need not stop [&#8230;]</p>
  280. <p>The post <a href="https://symbii.com/our-hospice-philosophy/">Our Hospice Philosophy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://symbii.com">Symbii Idaho</a>.</p>
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  289. <p></p>
  290. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Symbii Home Health and Hospice believes that choice always exists. Excellent quality of life is always attainable — people with illness can live fully and die well.</h2>
  291. <p></p>
  292. <p></p>
  293. <p class="has-text-color" style="color: #660f6d;">When death is accepted as a natural part of life, hope changes but does not disappear. A person faced with serious, life-limiting, or terminal illness need not stop reaching for wishes and dreams. Symbii Home Health &amp; Hospice has a bias toward saying yes, and we focus on enhancing and maintaining the quality of life as defined by each patient and family.</p>
  294. <p></p>
  295. <p></p>
  296. <p class="has-text-color" style="color: #660f6d;">Hospice is a philosophy aimed at providing palliative (comfort) care to patients in their end-of-life stages. To carry out these services, Symbii Home Health and Hospice utilizes a medically-directed Interdisciplinary Group that involves patients, their families, professionals, and volunteers. We believe that a “family” includes anyone significant to the patient, regardless of blood relation.</p>
  297. <p></p>
  298. <p></p>
  299. <p class="has-text-color" style="color: #660f6d;">The goals of palliation are comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The difference between this and other treatments designed to cure or control a disease is that palliative care focuses on the person living with the disease rather than on the disease itself. People may choose palliation before “all else has failed” if, in their experience, the burdens of continued curative treatment outweigh its benefits. While Interdisciplinary Team members have expertise in hospice and palliative care, they are not experts in any individual situation. The only experts are the patient and family. They are in charge of determining how their care is planned.</p>
  300. <p></p>
  301. <p></p>
  302. <p class="has-text-color" style="color: #660f6d;">Every effort is made by the hospice team to provide maximum physical comfort for the patient. Hospice then focuses on the heads and hearts of those experiencing the disease process–preparing emotionally and spiritually for death. Symbii Home Health and Hospice considers it just as important to provide these services to family members as we do to our patients. This is one reason why we provide bereavement counseling for all those grieving the loss of a loved one.</p>
  303. <p></p>
  304. <p></p>
  305. <p class="has-text-color" style="color: #660f6d;">Palliative care does not automatically include nor exclude any specific treatment or approach.&nbsp; Hospice looks at each difficult symptom–from physical pain to anxiety and isolation–and outlines options for addressing that symptom. Multiple choices are always available. The benefits and burdens of each option are considered, and the patient and family select the option that feels most comfortable.</p>
  306. <p></p>
  307. <p></p>
  308. <p class="has-text-color" style="color: #660f6d;">Symbii Home Health and Hospice was created by seasoned hospice professionals who are committed to providing care that exceeds all expectations. We do this without prejudice in an environment that supports the integrity and dignity of all people, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.</p>
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  316. <p>The post <a href="https://symbii.com/our-hospice-philosophy/">Our Hospice Philosophy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://symbii.com">Symbii Idaho</a>.</p>
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  325. <title>The Caregiver&#8217;s Role</title>
  326. <link>https://symbii.com/the-caregivers-role/</link>
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  330. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
  331. <category><![CDATA[Healthcare Resources]]></category>
  332. <category><![CDATA[caregiver]]></category>
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  335.  
  336. <description><![CDATA[<p>You may not think of yourself as a caregiver, but anyone who helps someone else because that person is no longer able to manage some or all of the activities of daily life is considered a caregiver. Whether the caregiver is a relative, spouse, friend, neighbor, volunteer, or medical professional, it is important to identify [&#8230;]</p>
  337. <p>The post <a href="https://symbii.com/the-caregivers-role/">The Caregiver&#8217;s Role</a> appeared first on <a href="https://symbii.com">Symbii Idaho</a>.</p>
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  346. <p></p>
  347. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">You may not think of yourself as a caregiver, but anyone who helps someone else because that person is no longer able to manage some or all of the activities of daily life is considered a caregiver. Whether the caregiver is a relative, spouse, friend, neighbor, volunteer, or medical professional, it is important to identify the caregiver role.</p>
  348. <p></p>
  349. <p></p>
  350. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">Your journey in the caregiving role may include a wide variety of experiences. While there are often many intrinsic benefits to caregiving – spending time with a cherished loved one, feeling needed, the opportunity to serve – there may also be challenges and special considerations you must take.</p>
  351. <p></p>
  352. <p></p>
  353. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">Your role as a caregiver is very important, as another individual depends on you. If your well-being suffers, you may become unable to care for another. So, if you’ve accepted the caregiver role, you also have a special responsibility to&nbsp;take care of yourself. That means assessing and taking care of your own physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, interpersonal, and financial needs. When you have attended to your own needs, you will have so much more to give to the person you’re caring for.</p>
  354. <p></p>
  355. <p></p>
  356. <p class="has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>Your Physical Health</strong></p>
  357. <p></p>
  358. <p></p>
  359. <div class="wp-block-image">
  360. <figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" src="http://adamz25.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Home-Health-5.png" alt="hand holding weight, pink background" class="wp-image-734" width="355" height="298" srcset="https://symbii.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Home-Health-5.png 940w, https://symbii.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Home-Health-5-300x251.png 300w, https://symbii.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Home-Health-5-768x644.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px" /></figure>
  361. </div>
  362. <p></p>
  363. <p></p>
  364. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">Physical health is a key caregiver concern. This begins with adequate rest every night. If this is not always possible, then try to fit in naps or break periods during the day. A regular bedtime and a light snack or warm milk may help you fall asleep. Beyond daily rest, you may need periodic breaks from caregiving, and you can plan for a period of respite, such as a long weekend. Discuss this option with a member of your hospice team.</p>
  365. <p></p>
  366. <p></p>
  367. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">Physical exercise is also important. Regular exercise, for instance, will strengthen you for the rigors of caring for another who needs assistance with their own movement. Generally, physical exercise will help you rest better. It is recommended that you aim for a minimum of 20 minutes of exercise four times a week. Fresh air and sunshine can also lift your spirits, and nature is a great healer.</p>
  368. <p></p>
  369. <p></p>
  370. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">Good nutrition will facilitate your own health and vigor and support a healthy immune system. If you receive offers of help from others during this time, request a nutritious meal – it is a simple way for others to support you. Any physical illness or healthcare needs should be attended to promptly in order to shorten your recovery time.</p>
  371. <p></p>
  372. <p></p>
  373. <p class="has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>Emotional needs</strong></p>
  374. <p></p>
  375. <p></p>
  376. <div class="wp-block-image">
  377. <figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="http://adamz25.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Home-Health-6.png" alt="Woman thinking" class="wp-image-735" width="372" height="312" srcset="https://symbii.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Home-Health-6.png 940w, https://symbii.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Home-Health-6-300x251.png 300w, https://symbii.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Home-Health-6-768x644.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px" /></figure>
  378. </div>
  379. <p></p>
  380. <p></p>
  381. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">Emotional health is closely related to overall health, but may be overlooked. Caregivers experience the full range of human emotions – including anger, guilt, impatience, depression, helplessness, love, loneliness, and isolation – sometimes all at the same time.</p>
  382. <p></p>
  383. <p></p>
  384. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">At times you may tell yourself that some of these feelings are “good” and others “bad.” Rather than label them, it is important to know that all these feelings are normal. Acknowledge your feelings. Accept them. Realize that your situation is not unique and many other caregivers share these feelings.</p>
  385. <p></p>
  386. <p></p>
  387. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">It may help to have a close friend or confidant you can call daily. It helps to talk to another person so you don’t become overwhelmed. You might choose to create a list of people you can call. Remember, your Symbii team is also available to listen and act as a resource for emotional support – we are here not only for the patient but for family and caregivers as well.</p>
  388. <p></p>
  389. <p></p>
  390. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">Due to the number of tasks that need to be completed, stress is almost inevitable in caregiving, and it is often compounded by inadequate rest. While there is often little to be done to change the circumstances creating stress, there are many ways to cope with it.</p>
  391. <p></p>
  392. <p></p>
  393. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">The following are some suggestions to help alleviate some of your stress:</p>
  394. <p></p>
  395. <p></p>
  396. <ul class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">
  397. <li>Keep a journal or diary. Writing about your feelings can reduce stress.</li>
  398. <li>Read a book or listen to music. These activities provide a pleasurable diversion.</li>
  399. <li>Take a long, relaxing bath with bath salts or aromatic oils.</li>
  400. <li>Consider getting a therapeutic massage; even a backrub from a friend can help.</li>
  401. <li>Listen to relaxation tapes – you can find them at a public library.</li>
  402. <li>Exercise. Physical activity naturally produces chemicals in the body that help reduce tension, anxiety and depression.</li>
  403. <li>Stay focused in the present moment. Don’t fret about work when you are caregiving or worry about your loved one when you are away.</li>
  404. <li>Take a few moments in nature to lift your spirits.</li>
  405. <li>Stroke or brush a pet – this is a therapeutic activity for you and the patient.</li>
  406. <li>Laughter is healing –watch a funny movie or read a humorous book.</li>
  407. <li>Pursue a creative outlet or enjoy a hobby, such as playing a musical instrument, singing, sketching or painting, or writing a short poem. These activities can do much to relieve stress and express emotions.</li>
  408. <li>Perform spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation or inspirational reading.</li>
  409. <li>Join a support group.</li>
  410. <li>When offered time off, take it without guilt or worry. The break will refresh you and help you be a better caregiver.</li>
  411. </ul>
  412. <p></p>
  413. <p></p>
  414. <p class="has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>Spiritual Needs</strong></p>
  415. <p></p>
  416. <p></p>
  417. <div class="wp-block-image">
  418. <figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" src="http://adamz25.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Home-Health-7-1.png" alt="woman meditating" class="wp-image-736" width="339" height="284" srcset="https://symbii.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Home-Health-7-1.png 940w, https://symbii.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Home-Health-7-1-300x251.png 300w, https://symbii.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Home-Health-7-1-768x644.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px" /></figure>
  419. </div>
  420. <p></p>
  421. <p></p>
  422. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">Spirituality is highly personal, widely defined, and important to many individuals. Some find their time as a caregiver reinforces and strengthens their spirituality. Others may be challenged to find the time to participate in their previous spiritual or religious practices while busy with the demands of caregiving. If your personal spirituality is important to you, you may need to temporarily adjust your caregiving. You might add a regular quiet time to your day for prayer, contemplation, or meditation. Time spent in nature can be rejuvenating. Inspirational reading or music may help you stay connected to your spiritual source. Your Symbii Hospice chaplain is available to talk to you and direct you toward helpful resources.</p>
  423. <p></p>
  424. <p></p>
  425. <p class="has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><strong>Making It Happen</strong></p>
  426. <p></p>
  427. <p></p>
  428. <p></p>
  429. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">Who has time for all of this? Keep in mind that one activity may help to achieve balance in your life. For example, a walk with a friend provides physical exercise and social interaction and is emotionally and spiritually uplifting. Hobby groups may relieve stress and allow you to discuss current events. Singing in a choir provides a change of scenery, a creative outlet, and social contact.</p>
  430. <p></p>
  431. <p></p>
  432. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">The most important thing is to begin. It may be difficult to make many changes all at once, so select at least one or two areas to work on right away. Set a realistic goal for yourself to maintain your own well-being and regain a sense of control and balance. Symbii Hospice team members know all about the caregiver role and can help you through any challenges you may encounter during this journey. Don’t hesitate to use them as your own resource.</p>
  433. <p></p> </div>
  434. </div>
  435. </div>
  436. </div>
  437. </div>
  438. </section>
  439. </div>
  440. <p>The post <a href="https://symbii.com/the-caregivers-role/">The Caregiver&#8217;s Role</a> appeared first on <a href="https://symbii.com">Symbii Idaho</a>.</p>
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  448. <item>
  449. <title>Respite Care</title>
  450. <link>https://symbii.com/respite-care/</link>
  451. <comments>https://symbii.com/respite-care/#respond</comments>
  453. <dc:creator><![CDATA[media@pennantservices.com]]></dc:creator>
  454. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
  455. <category><![CDATA[Healthcare Resources]]></category>
  456. <category><![CDATA[Respite]]></category>
  457. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://symbii.com/?p=745</guid>
  458.  
  459. <description><![CDATA[<p>How Respite Care Helps Respite care services provide temporary in-home care for elderly or disabled individuals, allowing family caregivers to take some time off from their caregiving role while ensuring that their loved one is well cared for. At Symbii, our in-home care program matches your loved one with one of our friendly and compassionate [&#8230;]</p>
  460. <p>The post <a href="https://symbii.com/respite-care/">Respite Care</a> appeared first on <a href="https://symbii.com">Symbii Idaho</a>.</p>
  461. ]]></description>
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  463. <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2934fb77 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="2934fb77" data-element_type="section" data-settings="{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;5989628&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}">
  464. <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default">
  465. <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66e945d3" data-id="66e945d3" data-element_type="column">
  466. <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated">
  467. <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-3d184171 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="3d184171" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default">
  468. <div class="elementor-widget-container">
  469. <p></p>
  470. <h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading"><strong>How Respite Care Helps</strong></h3>
  471. <p></p>
  472. <p></p>
  473. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">Respite care services provide temporary in-home care for elderly or disabled individuals, allowing family caregivers to take some time off from their caregiving role while ensuring that their loved one is well cared for. At Symbii, our in-home care program matches your loved one with one of our friendly and compassionate caregivers. Our professional staff can visit for a few hours a day or several times a week to provide family caregivers with the opportunity to run errands, go to work, take a vacation, or simply rest and recharge.</p>
  474. <p></p>
  475. <p></p>
  476. <h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading"><strong>How We Help</strong></h3>
  477. <p></p>
  478. <p></p>
  479. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">You can feel exhausted while caring for an older adult loved one who needs help 24-hours a day. During these situations, Symbii Home Health and Hospice can provide well-deserved respite services for family caregivers and offer necessary assistance to their loved ones. Our professional respite care services will restore your peace of mind and you can rest assured that you or your older adult loved one is in the caring hands of skilled professionals, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.</p>
  480. <p></p>
  481. <p></p>
  482. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">When our caregivers visit, they will quickly put your loved one at ease. While engaging in friendly conversation, caregivers can also provide assistance with a wide variety of home care needs. Our caregivers can help your loved one with dressing and bathing, transferring assistance, and other personal care needs. They can also help around the house performing simple chores and preparing healthy meals. The valuable care we provide makes it easy for your loved one to look forward to these visits and can help relieve the anxiety or guilt you may feel by stepping away for a few hours.</p>
  483. <p></p>
  484. <p></p>
  485. <h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading"><strong>Labor of Love&nbsp;</strong></h3>
  486. <p></p>
  487. <p></p>
  488. <div class="wp-block-image">
  489. <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://adamz14.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Keystone-content-pictures-1-1024x512.png" alt="" class="wp-image-656" width="698" height="349"></figure>
  490. </div>
  491. <p></p>
  492. <p></p>
  493. <p class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">Caring for an elderly or disabled loved one is a labor of love that can prove stressful over time. Respite care can help prevent the troubling symptoms of caregiver burnout, including:</p>
  494. <p></p>
  495. <p></p>
  496. <ul class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">
  497. <li>Stress</li>
  498. <li>Depression</li>
  499. <li>Fatigue</li>
  500. <li>Anxiety</li>
  501. <li>Anger</li>
  502. <li>Decline in overall health</li>
  503. <li>Disinterest in once loved activities</li>
  504. </ul>
  505. <p></p>
  506. <p></p>
  507. <p></p> </div>
  508. </div>
  509. </div>
  510. </div>
  511. </div>
  512. </section>
  513. </div>
  514. <p>The post <a href="https://symbii.com/respite-care/">Respite Care</a> appeared first on <a href="https://symbii.com">Symbii Idaho</a>.</p>
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  521. </item>
  522. <item>
  523. <title>Home Health VS Hospice</title>
  524. <link>https://symbii.com/home-health-vs-hospice/</link>
  525. <comments>https://symbii.com/home-health-vs-hospice/#respond</comments>
  527. <dc:creator><![CDATA[media@pennantservices.com]]></dc:creator>
  528. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
  529. <category><![CDATA[Healthcare Resources]]></category>
  530. <category><![CDATA[Home Health]]></category>
  531. <category><![CDATA[Hospice]]></category>
  532. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://symbii.com/?p=750</guid>
  533.  
  534. <description><![CDATA[<p>Learn about the differences between Home Health and Hospice.</p>
  535. <p>The post <a href="https://symbii.com/home-health-vs-hospice/">Home Health VS Hospice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://symbii.com">Symbii Idaho</a>.</p>
  536. ]]></description>
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  538. <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4c412246 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="4c412246" data-element_type="section" data-settings="{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;91e9a9b&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}">
  539. <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default">
  540. <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a3e2325" data-id="a3e2325" data-element_type="column">
  541. <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated">
  542. <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-25833060 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="25833060" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default">
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  544. <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"style":{"color":{"text":"#660f6d"}}} -->
  545. <h3 class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">WHO PROVIDES CARE – HOME HEALTH&nbsp; VS HOSPICE.</h3>
  546. <!-- /wp:heading -->
  547.  
  548. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  549. <p><strong>HOME HEALTH</strong></p>
  550. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  551.  
  552. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  553. <p>Home health agencies bring their services to the private homes of patients in need of skilled care related to their diagnosis, including, but not limited to, registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, speech/language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.</p>
  554. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  555.  
  556. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  557. <p><strong>HOSPICE</strong></p>
  558. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  559.  
  560. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  561. <p>Most patients receive hospice services from a Medicare-certified hospice organization, which provides each patient with an interdisciplinary team—physician, nurse, hospice aide, social worker, chaplain, volunteer, and bereavement specialist—who come to the patient’s home, wherever they call home: private residence, assisted living community, nursing home.</p>
  562. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  563.  
  564. <!-- wp:separator -->
  565. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
  566. <!-- /wp:separator -->
  567.  
  568. <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"style":{"color":{"text":"#660f6d"}}} -->
  569. <h3 class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">HOW LONG IS CARE PROVIDED?</h3>
  570. <!-- /wp:heading -->
  571.  
  572. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  573. <p><strong>HOME HEALTH</strong></p>
  574. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  575.  
  576. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  577. <p>The length of service is determined by the goals of care. The amount, frequency, and time period of the services need to be reasonable and the condition must improve or be maintained through therapy.</p>
  578. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  579.  
  580. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  581. <p><strong>HOSPICE</strong></p>
  582. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  583.  
  584. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  585. <p>The patient receives unlimited visits for six months or longer, as long as the patient continues to have a limited life expectancy, as determined by a physician.</p>
  586. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  587.  
  588. <!-- wp:separator -->
  589. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
  590. <!-- /wp:separator -->
  591.  
  592. <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"style":{"color":{"text":"#660f6d"}}} -->
  593. <h3 class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">HOW OFTEN MUST PATIENTS BE RECERTIFIED TO CONTINUE SERVICES?</h3>
  594. <!-- /wp:heading -->
  595.  
  596. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  597. <p><strong>HOME HEALTH</strong></p>
  598. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  599.  
  600. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  601. <p>Home health care patients are recertified after each 60-day episode of care. Medicare does not limit the number of continuous episode recertification for patients who continue to be eligible for the home health benefit.</p>
  602. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  603.  
  604. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  605. <p><strong>HOSPICE</strong></p>
  606. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  607.  
  608. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  609. <p>A physician must recertify a patient if they outlive their initial six-month prognosis. The first two recertification periods are 90 days; after that, the patient must be recertified every 60 days. There is no limit to the number of times a patient can be recertified, as long as the physician’s prognosis is six months or less from the time of recertification.</p>
  610. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  611.  
  612. <!-- wp:separator -->
  613. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
  614. <!-- /wp:separator -->
  615.  
  616. <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"style":{"color":{"text":"#660f6d"}}} -->
  617. <h3 class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">DO YOU HAVE TO BE HOMEBOUND TO RECEIVE CARE?</h3>
  618. <!-- /wp:heading -->
  619.  
  620. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  621. <p><strong>HOME HEALTH</strong></p>
  622. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  623.  
  624. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  625. <p>Home health care patients must be certified by a doctor that they are homebound except for short durations.</p>
  626. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  627.  
  628. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  629. <p><strong>HOSPICE</strong></p>
  630. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  631.  
  632. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  633. <p>Hospice patients do not have to be homebound. That is, they can leave home, take a walk, do errands, and even take a trip if they feel well enough</p>
  634. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  635.  
  636. <!-- wp:separator -->
  637. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
  638. <!-- /wp:separator -->
  639.  
  640. <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"style":{"color":{"text":"#660f6d"}}} -->
  641. <h3 class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">IS CARE AVAILABLE AROUND THE CLOCK?</h3>
  642. <!-- /wp:heading -->
  643.  
  644. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  645. <p><strong>HOME HEALTH</strong></p>
  646. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  647.  
  648. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  649. <p>The Medicare home health care benefit does not cover 24-hour care.</p>
  650. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  651.  
  652. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  653. <p><strong>HOSPICE</strong></p>
  654. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  655.  
  656. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  657. <p>Hospice can provide up to 24 hours/day of skilled nursing and hospice aide services for patients who need acute symptom management and want to remain at home.</p>
  658. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  659.  
  660. <!-- wp:separator -->
  661. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
  662. <!-- /wp:separator -->
  663.  
  664. <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"style":{"color":{"text":"#660f6d"}}} -->
  665. <h3 class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">WHAT IF THE PATIENT’S SYMPTOMS CAN’T BE CONTROLLED AT HOME?</h3>
  666. <!-- /wp:heading -->
  667.  
  668. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  669. <p><strong>HOME HEALTH</strong></p>
  670. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  671.  
  672. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  673. <p>Home health agencies do not follow patients when they need inpatient care in a hospital</p>
  674. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  675.  
  676. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  677. <p><strong>HOSPICE</strong></p>
  678. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  679.  
  680. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  681. <p>Hospice care can be provided in an inpatient setting for short stays until symptoms are under control and the patient can return home.</p>
  682. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  683.  
  684. <!-- wp:separator -->
  685. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
  686. <!-- /wp:separator -->
  687.  
  688. <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"style":{"color":{"text":"#660f6d"}}} -->
  689. <h3 class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">CAN CARE BE PROVIDED IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES?</h3>
  690. <!-- /wp:heading -->
  691.  
  692. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  693. <p><strong>HOME HEALTH</strong></p>
  694. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  695.  
  696. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  697. <p>Home health care is provided in the patient’s private residence and cannot be given to patients in a long-term care facility.</p>
  698. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  699.  
  700. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  701. <p><strong>HOSPICE</strong></p>
  702. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  703.  
  704. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  705. <p>Hospice services are brought to patients anywhere they call home, including assisted living communities or nursing homes.</p>
  706. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  707.  
  708. <!-- wp:separator -->
  709. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
  710. <!-- /wp:separator -->
  711.  
  712. <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"style":{"color":{"text":"#660f6d"}}} -->
  713. <h3 class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">ARE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS COVERED BY MEDICARE?</h3>
  714. <!-- /wp:heading -->
  715.  
  716. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  717. <p><strong>HOME HEALTH</strong></p>
  718. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  719.  
  720. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  721. <p>Medications are not covered for home health care patients under the Medicare home health benefit.</p>
  722. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  723.  
  724. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  725. <p><strong>HOSPICE</strong></p>
  726. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  727.  
  728. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  729. <p>The Medicare hospice benefit covers all prescription and over-the-counter drugs related to a hospice patient’s terminal diagnosis.</p>
  730. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  731.  
  732. <!-- wp:separator -->
  733. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
  734. <!-- /wp:separator -->
  735.  
  736. <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"style":{"color":{"text":"#660f6d"}}} -->
  737. <h3 class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">DOES MEDICARE PAY FOR HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES?</h3>
  738. <!-- /wp:heading -->
  739.  
  740. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  741. <p><strong>HOME HEALTH</strong></p>
  742. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  743.  
  744. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  745. <p>For home health care patients, medical equipment and supplies must be ordered by their physician and are covered 80 percent when approved under Medicare Part B qualification guidelines.</p>
  746. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  747.  
  748. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  749. <p><strong>HOSPICE</strong></p>
  750. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  751.  
  752. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  753. <p>Under the Medicare hospice benefit, all equipment and supplies related to the terminal diagnosis are provided and covered 100 percent. The need for equipment, oxygen, and other products is determined by the patient’s palliative plan of care.</p>
  754. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  755.  
  756. <!-- wp:separator -->
  757. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
  758. <!-- /wp:separator -->
  759.  
  760. <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"style":{"color":{"text":"#660f6d"}}} -->
  761. <h3 class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">DOES MEDICARE PAY FOR “PERSONAL CARE” OF THE PATIENT?</h3>
  762. <!-- /wp:heading -->
  763.  
  764. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  765. <p><strong>HOME HEALTH</strong></p>
  766. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  767.  
  768. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  769. <p>Medicare does not cover personal care services for home health care patients</p>
  770. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  771.  
  772. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  773. <p><strong>HOSPICE</strong></p>
  774. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  775.  
  776. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  777. <p>A hospice aide who provides personal care, such as bathing and mouth care, is a member of the hospice patient’s interdisciplinary team and is covered 100% by the Medicare hospice benefit.</p>
  778. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  779.  
  780. <!-- wp:separator -->
  781. <hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
  782. <!-- /wp:separator -->
  783.  
  784. <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"style":{"color":{"text":"#660f6d"}}} -->
  785. <h3 class="has-text-color" style="color:#660f6d">CAN YOU RECEIVE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE AT THE SAME TIME?</h3>
  786. <!-- /wp:heading -->
  787.  
  788. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  789. <p><strong>HOME HEALTH</strong></p>
  790. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  791.  
  792. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  793. <p>For Medicare patients who have met the home health criteria, home health care is covered while the patient is on hospice for conditions not related to their terminal diagnosis.</p>
  794. <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
  795.  
  796. <!-- wp:paragraph -->
  797. <p><strong>HOSPICE</strong></p>
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