Medication schedule poses serious challenge

Home Care by David DiFilippo

    Q: My grandmother takes seven different medications and lately we’ve noticed that she’s been missing doses. Any tips for preventing this? ~ Gwyn Harrington, Bristol

Home health agencies need liability coverage

Home Care by David DiFilippo

    Q: My mother recently became very ill because her home health aide mixed up her medications. The agency is telling me it is not liable for the mishap. Is that true? Is there a place to report the agency so this doesn't happen to someone else?
- Paula Wilson, North Kingstown

State does not keep list of companion firms

Home Care by David DiFilippo

    Q: I'm not finding a lot of listings for companion care companies in the Yellow Pages. Is there a list provided by the state that I can access? - Emma Lawrence, Barrington 


Families must address care management plans

Home Care by David DiFilippo

    Q: I have heard a lot of different references to what I assume are types of home care such as visiting nurses, companion care, live-in care and respite care. What is the difference between those services? - Eleanor Ferguson, Providence

Medicare won’t cover companion services

Home Care by David DiFilippo

Q: My aunt will soon be receiving home care. and we're told that Medicare will only cover skilled services. What does that mean? We need to be able to budget for what her needs will be but don't really understand what services are covered and which ones are not. ~ Gwen Antonelli, North Providence

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