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Changes to Community Medicaid Begin November 8
Care Answered advocacy has achieved a 98% success rate in getting clients approved for 12 hour to 24/7 homecare care through community Medicaid on the on the first round of assessments without appeal. When advocating via appeal we have been able to secure for 24/7 and...
If Disaster Strikes, Will You Be Ready?
It’s not your imagination. Extreme weather events have become more common over recent years, according to a report issued by the United Nations. Hurricanes, flooding, extreme heat, lightning strikes, and even the occasional tornado are possible in our area. In a few...
The Care Plan Meeting: Your Opportunity to Set the Stage for Successful Long-Term Care or Rehab
Shortly after you or a loved one enters a skilled nursing facility, either for long-term care or short-term rehabilitation, you will be invited to a meeting to discuss the “plan of care” with a multidisciplinary team. Having these various professionals together in one room to discuss your or your loved one’s care is an excellent opportunity to build consensus and agreement on the goals for the patient’s stay as well as the steps it may take to achieve them. Here’s what you need to know to get the most from this meeting.
This Summer, We All Deserve a Hug!
Summertime, and the living is easy! Unless you’re not a fan of hazy, hot and humid weather, you’re still concerned about Covid-19, or you’re uneasy about seeing family and friends. Compared to just a year ago, this summer finds all of us at much less risk from the...
Safe at Home: Tools & Devices for Aging in Place
Nicole Christensen, BCPA, President, Care Answered, and her guest, Kim Kuester, President, C.A.P.S., 101 Mobility, review the specialized devices and technology that can allow someone to remain safely in their own home as they age. https://youtu.be/lOSuuwRhI6U
Safe Road Home Part 2
In this webinar, Nicole Christensen, BCPA, President, Care Answered, and Maureen Nickel, CSA, Owner, BrightStar Care, shared strategies and tactics to help patients safely transition from the hospital or rehab center to home. If you missed the live presentation, you...