Medicare part b has a somewhat more complex financing structure than medicare part a medicare part b is financed through monthly premiums and general federal…

Try: Medicare part b has a somewhat more complex financing structure than medicare part a medicare part b is financed through monthly premiums and general federal tax revenues this is different than medicare part a which is financed through a payroll tax on workers the cost of premiums for enrollees is determined by the federal […]

Note this fact sheet is based on the healthcare reform bill future changes in the law could change the accuracy of this information beginning in…

Try: Note this fact sheet is based on the healthcare reform bill future changes in the law could change the accuracy of this information beginning in 2011 the federal government will begin offering long term care ltc insurance the new health reform law establishes a federal voluntary long-term care insurance program known as community living […]

Medicare is the primary insurance provider for seniors over the age of 65 medicare has four major programs for healthcare parts a b c and…

Try: Medicare is the primary insurance provider for seniors over the age of 65 medicare has four major programs for healthcare parts a b c and d medicare part a hospital insurance helps cover inpatient care in hospitals helps cover skilled nursing facility hospice and home health care medicare part b medical insurance helps cover […]

Description the behavior of people with dementia can be the most distressing part of the disease the following are some guidelines to assist in the…

Try: Description the behavior of people with dementia can be the most distressing part of the disease the following are some guidelines to assist in the management of difficult behaviors caregivers have found these six r’s helpful in thinking through a problem the six r’s of behavior management 1 restrict the first thing we often […]

Medicare is the primary insurance provider for seniors over the age of 65 medicare has four major programs for healthcare parts a b c and…

Try: Medicare is the primary insurance provider for seniors over the age of 65 medicare has four major programs for healthcare parts a b c and d medicare part a hospital insurance helps cover inpatient care in hospitals helps cover skilled nursing facility hospice and home health care medicare part b medical insurance helps cover […]

All caregivers need some type of break to reduce stress restore energy and maintain good health taking short breaks is an important part of the…

Try: All caregivers need some type of break to reduce stress restore energy and maintain good health taking short breaks is an important part of the caregiving challenge respite care is meant to be a short-term option to use before the caregiver gets exhausted overwhelmed or starts to suffer because of social isolation respite care […]

Whether you are a caregiver helpful friend or neighbor or a professional first responder there are some things you should keep in mind in case…

Try: Whether you are a caregiver helpful friend or neighbor or a professional first responder there are some things you should keep in mind in case of an emergency that requires evacuation of seniors or others with disabilities assess mobility issues are there mobility aids visible such as canes walker or wheelchairs are service animals […]

Possible causes physiological or medical causes; illnesses such as angina congestive heart failure diabetes ulcers alcoholism; pain caused by illnesses such as arthritis; urinary tract…

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Possible causes 1 physiological or medical causes; infections such as urinary tract infections urethritis or vaginitis; prostate problems in men especially after prostate surgery; constipation…

Try: Possible causes 1 physiological or medical causes; infections such as urinary tract infections urethritis or vaginitis; prostate problems in men especially after prostate surgery; constipation or fecal impaction; weak pelvic muscles especially in women; chronic illnesses such as diabetes parkinson’s disease or other illness that limit mobility; vision changes that make it difficult to […]