The Importance of Knowledge and Preparation Many see family caregiving as the loving picture above, but not the challenges we face.  Most caregivers have no experience and no expectation of becoming a caretaker of ano...

Understanding Medicare/Medicaid Terminology   The  language   used in describing Medicare or Medicaid can trip us up. Recently, I was involved in a discussion regarding deductibles and Out-Of-Pocket (OOP) costs. Thi...

  Will Medicare cover a second opinion or a consultation?  As a caregiver, we may notice subtle changes in our loved one’s health or behaviors that affect their quality of life. We need to talk to the primary ...