Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are allowed to cover non-skilled home care services starting in 2019. Seniors and home care providers are excited at the prospect of expanded coverage which will include Home Care Services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the policy in a recently issued call letter This is an historic and long-awaited move…
Seniors all over the Chicagoland area and along the lakefront purchased Long-Term Care insurance years ago. Recently, changes have been made to these policies that could affect how elderly people pay for care. The Wall Street Journal posted an article explaining the changes that have been made and how they affect policyholders. Read below for more information.
3 Things to Consider Before Consulting a Doctor Elderly people living in the Gold Coast and along Chicago’s lakefront communities can often feel a little down during the winter. During this time, the days are short and the nights are much longer. This can be a normal reaction during this time of year, or it…
It can be challenging for seniors living on Chicago’s North and Near North Sides to determine which type of Long Term Care is the best option for them. There are many options to choose from such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in-home care. Although everyone’s situation is different, here are 5 reasons why…
The Chicago metro area is one of the busiest cities in the country, and thousands of people commute in and out of the city each day. Over the last 5 years, there has been an increase in motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted drivers. Due to the rising issue of motor vehicle accidents, there has…
5 Common Catastrophic Injuries and the Need for Care after a Motor Vehicle Injury On a snowy day in December, Mrs. L was in a car accident near her Wilmette Illinois home. As she was turning a corner, a driver skidded through a stop light and ran right into her car. Although the accident was…
The stereotype of a caregiver on the North and Near North Sides of Chicago is a middle-aged woman that helps take care of her parents; however this is far from the truth. Millions of adults in the United States that consider themselves as family caregivers are both men and women, are different ages, have different…
Homewatch CareGivers Chicago North Honored Among Top Home Care Agencies in the Nation — Named “Caring Star of 2017” for Senior Care Service Excellence Positive Consumer Ratings Led to This Industry-Leading Distinction from Caring.com Chicago, Illinois – October 28, 2016 — Homewatch CareGivers Chicago North is pleased to announce it has been selected as a…
Sitting in my father’s attorney’s office on Chicago’s North Side I remember saying, “taking care of dad is way more difficult than I thought it would be! Wow this is too much for me to handle, when will this end?” There is only so much complaining I could afford, being that dads elder law attorney…
Many people are surprised and disappointed when they learn that health or medical insurance does not cover home care services, even when those services are recommended by a MD or given by the hospital at discharge. Long Term Care insurance (LTCi) pays for home care services when an individual requires support with a minimum of…