Hospice Care at Home
How tough is it to provide hospice care at home? Although home hospice care can be difficult, many family members select it as a present for their loved ones. According to Medicare surveys, about 80% of caregivers think their hospice experience was pleasant. There will be days when things go well and days when things […]
Does United Healthcare Cover Hospice?
Does United Healthcare Cover Hospice? Members who choose to get hospice care are covered by Original Medicare under Part A. A member must choose and use a Medicare certified hospice provider(s) for care connected to a terminal disease after signing a Hospice Election Statement (issued by Medicare Hospice Providers). The capitation from CMS to United […]
Does Insurance Cover Hospice?
Does Insurance Cover Hospice? Palliative care A hospice doctor and your doctor (if you have one) must both certify that you are terminally ill, meaning you have a life expectancy of six months or fewer, to be eligible for hospice treatment. When you choose hospice care, you’re opting for palliative care rather than treatment […]
What is ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurological disease that predominantly affects the nerve cells that govern voluntary muscular movement (neurons) (those muscles we choose to move). Chewing, walking, and talking are all examples of voluntary muscle motions. The disease progresses, which means that the symptoms worsen over time. There is currently no cure for […]
What causes ALS
The etiology of ALS is unknown, and doctors are unsure why some people develop the disease and others do not. Scientific evidence, on the other hand, reveals that both genetics and environment have a role in the degradation of motor neurons and the development of ALS. Genetics Mutations in the SOD1 gene were linked […]
