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Hospital inpatient vs. observation status determines the Medicare coverage for hospital stays, nursing home rehab, and how much is paid out-of-pocket

Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Hospital Coverage: Inpatient vs Observation Status

Hospital status determines out-of-pocket medical costs When they’re in the hospital, it’s essential to know your older adult’s hospital status. ...

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Medical Conditions

This Hospital Discharge Checklist Prepares Seniors for Successful Recovery

Preparing before leaving the hospital is essential for recovery After a hospitalization, older adults still need extra care in order...

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Medical Conditions

Delirium Is Often Mistaken for Dementia: Know the Signs

Delirium often affects hospitalized seniors If an older adult with no history of cognitive impairment suddenly starts having cognitive issues...

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Medical Conditions

4 Ways to Know If Seniors Need to Return to the Hospital

How to know if recovery is going well or not After a hospitalization, the last thing anyone wants is for...

Make Hospital Visits Easier on Seniors with Dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia and Hospital Stays: 9 Ways to Reduce Agitation and Stress

Hospitals can bring out challenging dementia behavior Dementia and hospital stays are not a good combination. Hospitals are noisy, confusing...

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Medical Conditions

4 Essential Hospital Discharge Facts That Caregivers Must Know

It’s stressful when your older adult is in the hospital. But it can be even more stressful when doctors say...

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Medical Conditions

6 Ways to Advocate for Seniors and Provide Support During a Hospital Stay

Seniors need extra support when they’re in the hospital A stay in the hospital can be confusing, scary, and painful....

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Medical Conditions

18 Hospital Tips from Insiders Improve Seniors’ Care and Recovery

Must know tips when seniors are in the hospital Hospitals are confusing and stressful places. When your older adult is in...

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Medical Conditions

Nurses Tell All: 4 Insider Tips for Better Medical Care

Hospital insider secrets could save senior lives Nurses are the best sources for learning what really happens in hospitals and...

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Caregiver Beginner's Guide / Practical Tips

Caregiver Essentials for Sudden Hospital Trips: Be Prepared

Hospital trips happen suddenly Sudden hospital trips with your older adult are incredibly stressful and completely outside of your control....