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“BIG and LOUD” Rehabilitation Model for Parkinson’s Disease

April 10, 2017 by Debra Hallisey

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Adapts for Patient Fatigue. Controlling Parkinson’s Disease (PD) symptoms is primarily achieved with medication timing and rehabilitation therapy. The link between these two treatments is undeniable. Once dopamine replacement medication has been given, there is a short window when the PD patient has optimal energy and will get the most physical and emotional benefit from … [Read more...]

How Long Should I Save Bills, Receipts, and Other Papers?

December 19, 2016 by Nancy Sobin

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What should I do with mom and dad's financial statements, bills, important papers? In my work helping people with bill paying and organization, I continue to be surprised by how much paper people keep. Most needlessly hang on too many records and too much paper, including utility bills, credit card statements and receipts for years-old purchases. Before setting up files … [Read more...]

Headed home for the holidays? Three tips to determine when elders need help.

November 21, 2016 by Debra Hallisey

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“How are you and dad doing mom?” “We’re fine.” Sound familiar? People tell me they “are in the dark” when it comes to their parents’ health and how they are managing at home. Phone calls typically start and end with a series of questions and the response is “We’re fine.” If you are headed home for the holidays, here are three tips to determine if your parents need help to … [Read more...]

Hospice, How Does This Business Work?

November 14, 2016 by Debra Hallisey

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How Can Agencies Differ? Hospice programs are performed by licensed hospice agencies. Hospice agencies follow Medicare criteria for patient eligibility; however, each agency has some flexibility in facilitating their services. For example, a hospice agency may provide aide service on weekends. Hospices generally have some relationship with local hospitals and elder care … [Read more...]

Hospice, Who Pays for It?

November 7, 2016 by Debra Hallisey

Definition of Medicare in words

Medicare is the Number One Payee for Hospice Care. Insurers that pay for Hospice care include: Medicare, Long Term Care Insurance, Private Pay, and in certain circumstances, Medicaid will pay for hospice. Here is the breakdown of insurers: (Jump to Lessons Learned) Medicare Over 90% of all hospice cases are covered by the Medicare Hospice Benefit under Medicare Part A. … [Read more...]

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