Post Hospital Care Out of Home We may find ourselves, as caregivers, needing to find an out-of-home placement for our loved one following a hospital stay.  We need to know how Medicare covers this skilled care or long...

Understanding Medical Necessity   Medicare’s underlying logic is medical necessity. This logic was implemented in 1965 to prevent abuse of Medicare through overuse and improper use. One of the most difficul...

Medical Care and Medical Records   As caregivers, we are often overwhelmed by our loved one’s health information.                                        Different medical providers will ask about lab tests done elsewher...