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Long-term care recipients are vulnerable when facing health challenges away from their families and homes. One in three older adults has been the victim of nursing home abuse. Federal law safeguards patients' rights.
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While Medicaid helps pay for nursing home care, being admitted to a nursing home as a Medicaid recipient is not always easy. There are several ways to navigate the process, depending on your situation. ...
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Consult a professional well in advance of when the loved one needs to enter a nursing home MEDICAID AND MEDICARE RULES ARE EXTREMELY COMPLEX. Additionally, various allowances and figures are updated frequently and the figures shown in this article may...
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The adult children of elderly parents in many states could be held liable for their parents' nursing home bills. The children could even be subject to criminal penalties. But how often does this happen?...
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Nursing home residents are experiencing serious problems receiving the correct medications since implementation of M...
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Admitting a loved one to a nursing home can be very stressful. In addition to dealing with a sick family member and ...
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Many people believe that Medicare covers nursing home stays. In fact, Medicare's coverage of nursing home care is limited to 100 days of skilled nursing care per illness if you meet additional requirements.
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Once a resident is settled in a nursing home being told to leave can be very traumatic. Nursing homes are required to follow certain procedures before discharging a resident, so it is important to know your rights. ...
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A federal court in Indiana has ruled that a nursing home cannot honor patients' requests for caregivers based on race. . .
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