Going home from the hospital or nursing home does not mean that a loved one’s healthcare needs are over. The transition period between the time of discharge from the hospital and when routine care is reestablished can be confusing for Read more…
Traditional Medicare pays 100% of allowable charges for both home health and hospice. Yes, when someone meets the basic qualifications for these services, and when the agency is Medicare-certified, Medicare pays 100% of allowable charges. It means no co-pays, no Read more…
It’s a well-known fact that exercise is good for our bodies, but what about our brains? A study from the University of Maryland shows that exercise may protect brain health, even in older adults who are at an increased risk Read more…
The 2020 flu season is going to be a little different this year. Sniffles and sneezes were originally considered the first sign of the common cold or influenza. But now, those same symptoms could also be symptoms of COVID-19. Even Read more…
Disasters do not plan ahead, but we can. September is National Preparedness Month and encourages people to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools, and communities. The effort is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Read more…
Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition. It can be lifelong and become worse over time for many, but it doesn’t have to be like this for everyone. Type 2 diabetes could be beaten into remission if people can lose Read more…
Anyone who has ever had a kidney stone will surely remember it. The pain can be unbearable, coming in waves until the little stone passes through the urinary tract and out of the body. For many people, kidney stones are Read more…
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is like a stroke in that it has similar symptoms, but it only lasts a few minutes and causes no permanent damage or disabilities. It is often referred to as a mini-stroke. TIA happens when Read more…
Good news! Spring has arrived and typically brings warmer temperatures, longer days, and the start of something miserable for many Americans: allergy season. With everyone already on edge about COVID-19, those with seasonal allergies may have a tougher time distinguishing Read more…
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that was first detected in China and now has been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including the United States. According to the Read more…