The Medicare Open Enrollment period for 2020 coverage runs from October 15, 2019 to December 7, 2019. My Mom received documentation which indicated that her 2019 prescription drug plan would be changing in 2020. As a result, I decided to start looking into alternatives. This is turning out to be a complex process and it’s not over yet. This blog posts chronicles my journey down the rabbit hole and lessons learned…
Read MoreIf you accompany your parent or family member to doctor's appointments, you may have felt at times like the healthcare system simply isn't optimized for the needs of older patients. Fortunately, times are changing. The age-friendly health systems movement is gaining momentum. This post explores the what, who, why, and how of this emerging trend that will deliver more tailored care to older patients, as well as benefits for caregivers.
Read MoreNo in-home care strategy is complete without plans for handling doctor’s appointments and medication management. This post touches on issues like communicating with physicians (both in-person and online) and prescription management options ranging from family-filled pill cassettes to multi-dose packaging services.
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