Medicare Hospice Benefit Hospice and other end of life issues are not things we often want to talk about. However, being prepared and knowing all your options is a good idea. We should start by describing hospice. Hospice is a program of care and support for people who are terminally ill. The focus is usually […]
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Preventive Services
“I am committed to ensuring that the Medicare beneficiaries we serve are aware of and take advantage of their Medicare preventive benefits.” Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee.
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Facts: Part 2 in a Series
The ACA will reduce Medicare spending growth, extend Medicare solvency and is projected to reduce the budget deficit.
Are you prepared? What is an Advanced Directive?
Are you prepared? What is an Advance Directive? Why would you need one? Where do you get a form? These are all important questions for anyone, but especially for older adults. You know your rights as a patient and that you can make your own decision about medical treatments, you discuss them with your physician. […]