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Guide for Choosing an Agency
04-17-2008, 07:56 AM
When comparing the services and prices that various agencies charge for their services there are some important points to note. One important distinction is, does the agency make an RN available to you at no additional charge?
At PCI if a person privately receives at least 25 hours of assistance each week, we will send an RN in at least once a week to examine the patient and assist with medication set up for them. This permits our certified nurse aide to ensure that a proper medication regimen is followed. And it let's us check to see if any significant changes have occurred with the patient. This is especially important for family members who live out of town, and who entrust us with the care of their loved one.
Another important distinction between agencies is the level of training and e Full story...
7 Myths About Long Term Care
05-22-2008, 08:32 AM
The Myths about Long-Term Care
To understand Medicaid qualifcations, you first need to know how Medicaid treats your assets. Basically, Medicaid breaks your assets down into two separate categories. The first are those assets which are exempt and the second are those assets which are nonexempt or countable.
Exempt assets are not counted by Medicaid for eligibility (at least for the time being). Laws between states differ. In North Carolina generally the following assets are exempt:
1. The home, no matter its value. The home must be the prinicipal place of residence.
2. Household and personal belongings, such as furniture, appliances, jewelry and clothing.
3. One vehicle, with current tags.
4. Prepaid funeral expen Full story...