Overuse of antibiotics can interfere with treatment of certain heath conditions
By Richard Ueberfluss Antibiotics have played a critical role in treating a variety of diseases. But new research has found that overuse of antibiotics is creating a rise in drug-resistant infections, especially in nursing homes where urinary tract infections (UTI) are an ongoing problem. The issue is that overuse of antibiotics has led to the rise in dangerous drug-resistant infections….
How does long term care insurance work? What does it pay for? Who does it pay for? Will I regret paying the money?
Unlike traditional health insurance or Medicare, Long – term care insurance is designed to cover long –term services and support, including personal and custodial care in a variety of setting (home, community organization, or facility). Long term care insurance (LTC insurance) policies reimburse policyholders a daily amount (pre-selected limit) for services to assist them with Activities of daily living (ADL)…
Has ACA pushed more patients to home sooner and who has LTC insurance?
Since the advent of ACA, our home care agency seems to be seeing more clients sooner in the healthcare process. These patients are sicker with acute medical conditions. There ADL needs are far greater with less clients needing companionship, light housekeeping and transportation and more clients needing transfers, hoyer lifts and personal care. Unfortunately, one of the first things carved…
