by Care Answered | May 12, 2022 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Long Term Care
“My doctor recommended palliative care. Does that mean that my condition is terminal?” NO. This question or some version of it is very common after a suggestion of palliative care. Many people mistakenly assume that receiving palliative care means that active...
by Care Answered | May 11, 2022 | Care News, chronic illness, Long Term Care, Medicaid, MLTC, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
The 30-month financial lookback for Community Medicaid is slated to potentially start October 1, 2022. The changes in qualifying for medical approval for community Medicaid that we discussed: needing physical assistance with at least three activities of daily living...
by Care Answered | Mar 19, 2022 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
The word “hospice” sometimes has negative connotations. People may associate it with end-of-life and all of the emotions that can conjure. But hospice care can help make this period of time less stressful, more peaceful, and more comfortable for both patients and...
by Care Answered | Dec 13, 2021 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips
Many of us feel that we would like a break from hearing anything more about Covid-19. While that is understandable, I’d like to address an aspect of this pandemic that has not received as much attention as it deserves and may affect you and your loved ones. In the...
by Care Answered | Sep 27, 2021 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Long Term Care, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
On September 22, 2021, Nicole Christensen, MS, BCPA, President of Care Answered, welcomed Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT, President-Executive Director, Creative Caregiving Solutions, to a webinar designed to help caregivers learn...
by Care Answered | Jun 4, 2021 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Medicare Tips, Medicare Tips You Need to Know, MLTC, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
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...
