Stay Cool at Home
How to Stay Cool at Home during a Heat Wave We live on the Great Plains where extreme heat and […]
Caregiver Knowledge
How to Prepare for Extreme Heat
PLAN AHEAD for Extreme Heat Take time beforehand to think through all the effects of Extreme Heat. Planning Ahead reduces
Caregivers and Heat Waves
Why should caregivers worry about extreme heat? Older people are among those most vulnerable to falling ill and dying when
What to Do in a Heat Wave and No Air Conditioning
It was another early summer day on the Great Plains. Hot. Humid. Cicadias rasping. Over 100 degrees mid-morning. Lifelong
Medicare/Medicaid Insurance Terminology
Understanding Medicare/Medicaid Terminology The language used in describing Medicare or Medicaid can trip us up. Recently, I was involved in
Understanding Medical Necessity
Understanding Medical Necessity Medicare’s underlying logic is medical necessity. This logic was implemented in 1965 to prevent abuse of Medicare
Medicare and Medical Records
As caregivers, we are often overwhelmed by our loved one’s health information. Different medical providers will ask about lab tests