New Medicare cards are in the mail. The objective is to prevent fraud and stop identity theft. Congress has changed the design of the card so that it is difficult for thieves to steal your ID and rip you off. The new Medicare cards don’t show your Social Security number, gender, and signature. …
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is being observed this month. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Incurable Disease Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks becomes impossible. In most people with the disease, symptoms first appear in their mid-60s. Alzheimer’s …
Cardiac rehab can be extremely effective, yet many heart attack victims choose to bypass it. Rehab improves the ability of the heart to return quickly to a normal rate after exercise, and that in turn doubles the chances of survival. Cardiac Rehab: Goals The goals of rehab are reducing your risk of …
Facility security is a key essential in skilled nursing care facilities as per requirement of the Centers For Medicaid Services (CMS). Constantly testing and refining the facility emergency security plan is one of the most important aspects of successful patient care. Facility Security: Skilled Nursing Home Guidelines The CMS requires skilled nursing …
Skilled nursing homes are rapidly moving into the use of high tech and medical apps to provide high level care to their patients. Cutting edge digital health tools enhances communication with consumers, better includes patients in their care decisions, and improve medical outcomes. For example, communicating directly with a patient via text message …