Is Home Care Covered by Medicare?
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Q. My sister, Betty, is 68 years old and has Parkinson's disease. Her symptoms include tremors, impaired balance, difficulty walking and talking, anxiety, and confusion, at times. Her limited mobility makes it difficult for her to leave the home for the physical and occupational therapy services that she needs.
A skilled nursing facility is not the appropriate setting for Betty at this time, in my opinion, but it likely will be in the future. What we do need is a visiting nurse and therapists to assist with her needs. Could any of this home care be covered by Medicare? And will Medicare ever cover her if she needs long-term care in a nursing facility?
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My father is considering assisted living. He wants me to help him choose a facility. I honestly don’t know where to begin or if assisted living is even right for him. How can I know?
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