Medicaid or Medicare?

by | Mar 16, 2012 | Medicaid, Nursing home

Medicare and Medicaid sound the same, but they are very different. Few people realize the limitations of Medicare—which winds up costing them a substantial loss of dignity if or when they get hit with long term care expenses.  Medicare is the federal health insurance...

Nursing Home Contracts

by | Jan 6, 2012 | Medicaid, Nursing home

Nursing Home Contracts–Do’s and Don’ts   THE DO’s DO make sure that the agreement includes a clear statement of what services are included in the home’s basic daily rate.  DO include a list of charges for any items not included in the...

Dealing with Nursing Home Disputes

by | Sep 12, 2011 | Medicaid, Nursing home

 Anytime that you place a loved one in the care of others, there is always room for disagreement.  Some disagreements are not much more than a difference in opinion or a misunderstanding, others are relatively severe and cause for demanding immediate action and...

Personal Care Contracts

by | Jun 16, 2011 | Medicaid, Nursing home

     A good way to reduce a parent’s countable assets when trying to qualify for Medicaid nursing home benefits is by having the child charge the parent for caregiving services provided.  A child or other family member is permitted to contract with the parent to...

Vitamin D’s Impact on Falls

by | Mar 4, 2011 | Medicaid, Nursing home

     It should come as no surprise that falls are the leading cause of serious injuries in older patients. According to the American Geriatrics Society, each year about one third of Americans aged 65 and older fall, leading to hospitalizations, admissions into...