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

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

Medicare assesses patients every 60 days

Home Care by David DiFilippo

    Q: How does Medicare determine how much it will pay toward home care? ~ Jeannette Smith, Smithfield


   

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