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H O M E H E A LT H C A R E P R O V I D E R S I N D E X
Family Bridges Home Care ............................. 5 Spectrum Home Care, Inc. ........................... 15
Hospice of Dayton ....................................... 14 VITAS Innovative Hospice Care ..... Cover & 16
P R O D U C T & SERVICE PROVIDERS INDEX
Advanced Medical Equipment.................... 24 Long Term Care Insurance Agency, LLC ..... 25
Bankers Life and Casualty Company .......... 24 U.S. Benefits Analysts ................................. 25
Grab Bar Man™ ........................... Back Cover
CONTENTS
Home Care Defined ..................................................................................................................... 6-7
Useful Phone Numbers & Websites..................................................................................................8
What to Ask When Interviewing Worksheet .....................................................................................9
Editorial - “10 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Hiring a Caregiver” ................................. 10-11
Home Care Providers Options Grid.......................................................................................... 12-13
Home Care Listings .................................................................................................................. 17-21
Editorial - “Aging In Place”....................................................................................................... 22-23
Product & Service Listings ........................................................................................................ 26-28
Editorial - “Senior Friendly Remodeling” ........................................................................................29
Editorial - “New Rules. How Medicare Pays Suppliers for Oxygen Equipment” ....................... 30-31
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5. HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 5
• Personal care assistance • Companionship and conversation
• Errands and shopping • Incidental transportation
• Medicine reminders • Hourly, overnight or live in
• Meal preparation • Temporary or long term
• Light housekeeping/laundry • Respite care
All our caregivers are thoroughly screened and experienced.
937-299-1600 • www.FamilyBridges.com
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6. H ome H ea
HOME HEALTH CARE
agencies allow seniors to receive personal
care and maintain independence while
remaining in their own home. These home
health care services can be a viable alter-
native to outside of the home treatment
including Companion Care, Non-Medical
Home Care, Medical Home Healthcare,
Respite Care and Skilled Nursing.
NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE /
PERSONAL CARE
may require a license depending on
your state’s requirements. These agen-
cies could offer a range of services
including: companion care services
shown above, assistance with bathing,
incontinence care, mobility assistance,
dressing & grooming, transferring &
positioning, oral hygiene, feeding, etc…
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7. altH C are D efined
MEDICAL HOME HEALTHCARE ADULT DAY CARE
AGENCIES is generally considered an alternative to
require a state license to operate. long-term care and rehabilitation. There
These agencies can allow a senior to are two general types of adult day care
receive facility like care in their own programs - a medical model and a so-
home. Services provided can include: cial model. The medical model provides
all non-medical services listed previ- comprehensive medical, therapeutic and
ously, in-home CNA’s, physical therapy, rehabilitation day treatment. The social
occupational therapy, administration model offers supervised activities, peer
of medication and other medical care support, companionship and recreation.
approved by your doctor. Both models assist seniors and can
provide respite to their caregivers.
COMPANION CARE AGENCIES
can provide: companionship, personal HOSPICE CARE
shopping, light housekeeping, meal programs provide relief to terminally ill
preparation, transportation, errand patients while attending to the emotional
running, etc. needs of their family at an inpatient facility
or at the patient’s home.
PHYSICAL THERAPY /
REHABILITATION
can be provided on either an outpatient
basis or as an in-home service. These
services can help patients recover from
an injury or medical emergency.
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9. What to
ask when
interviewing...
1. What type of Home Care do you offer?
2. Are you licensed by the state?
3. Does your agency have professional liability insurance?
4. How is your staff trained?
5. Are your aides bonded?
Yes No
6. Do you carry Workmen’s Compensation insurance?
7. What is your agency’s minimum care level requirement?
8. How are your caregivers screened?
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10. 10 The
Biggest Mistakes
1. They don’t check references. It is very
common for people to believe that they
are a good judge of character and fail to
perform reference checks. Failure to per-
form these vital checks can result in the
hiring of someone who is unreliable and
undesirable.
2. Failure to expect a caregiver to dress
professionally for an interview and a care
giving job. Tight-fitting clothes, jeans, tank
tops, high heels, facial jewelry are all forms
of inappropriate attire for a caregiver. Failure
to set a standard will result in a caregiver
who will be led to think that anything she
wears or does will be acceptable.
3. They don’t run a background check.
Running a background check is very
important these days. There are tons of
sweet-looking, sweet-talking people out
there with felony records. You don’t want
to make a mistake by not taking this step
and installing such a person into your
home with your frail or confused parent.
4. They are not strict about punctuality.
Reliability is one of the most important
factors in evaluating a caregiver. You
don’t want someone who will be chroni-
cally late. It creates tension and insecuri-
ty to the elder and their family members.
A person who comes to an interview late
and doesn’t call should probably not be
hired unless there are some reasonable
extenuating circumstances.
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11. People Make When
Hiring a Caregiver.
By Shirley Cohen2
5. They don’t insist on getting someone 8. They work with undocumented aliens be-
with plenty of experience. Sometimes con- cause of the cost savings. While there may
cern with costs may trump common sense be cost savings at first, it may be costlier in
but it shouldn’t. A care provider who has no the end because you will not be able to get
experience with your relative’s condition can the deductions on your taxes for which you
cause more harm than good, especially, for may be qualified and you could get enor-
instance, if they are taking care of a diabetic mous fines if audited.
and they don’t really know what the optimum
diet should be. People who have worked as 9. They don’t bother to get Worker’s Comp
a caregiver with their own parents or who in place. Since one can never predict who
have just volunteered to help some seniors will slip and fall when, it behooves consum-
somewhere are not necessarily qualified to ers to make sure their home owner policy
work with your relative. has a worker’s comp rider in it which covers
household help. Failure to take care to have
6. They don’t plan for caregiver absences. proper Worker’s Comp insurance in place
Eventually everyone needs to be late or ab- can be very costly when it comes time to
sent for good reason. But, when a caregiver respond to a claim.
doesn’t show up, and you’re at work and
your parent is waiting in a wheelchair for 10. They don’t carry Liability or Dishon-
them to come and help them with their per- esty Insurance. When you have a parade
sonal care, it could be a huge problem. You of caregivers coming through your house,
need to develop a backup person or plan so it’s sometimes extremely difficult to identify
that you can call upon an experienced and who took what when.The loss of jewelry and
kindly person to fill in when the need arises. other valuables can not only be extremely
aggravating, it can be very costly. If manag-
7. They don’t pay payroll taxes. It is very ing any or all of these responsibilities seems
tempting to try to work with caregivers who too much to handle for you or your family,
will accept straight pay without any deduc- consider working with a reputable home
tions, but that often comes back to haunt the care aide agency in your area.
employer. Not only is it illegal, it is also not a
very smart thing to do because payroll taxes
include unemployment insurance, social se-
curity and Medicare benefits for the worker
and act as proof that you had legitimate
health care expenses for your taxes.
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12. 12 HOME HEALTH
Cooking/Meal Preparation
Cleaning/ Housekeeping
OPTIONSGRID
Medication Reminders
Private Pay/Insurance
Medicare Accepted
Medicaid Accepted
Companion Care
Home Care Aides
Therapy Services
Hospice Services
Skilled Nursing
Transportation
VA Benefits
Page Company
17 American Nursing Care 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Angel Hearts Home Health
17 Care Companies 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
17 Assured Health Care, Inc. 4 4 4 4 4
17 Brightstar Care of Dayton 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
17 Caring Senior Services 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
18 Comfort Keepers 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
18 Community Mercy Home Care 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
18 Definitive Home Health Care 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
5 Family Bridges Home Care 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
18 Gabriel Staffing Associates 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
19 Home Helpers 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
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13. CARE PROVIDERS 13
Cooking/Meal Preparation
Cleaning/ Housekeeping
OPTIONSGRID
Medication Reminders
Private Pay/Insurance
Medicare Accepted
Medicaid Accepted
Companion Care
Home Care Aides
Therapy Services
Hospice Services
Skilled Nursing
Transportation
VA Benefits
Page Company
19 Hometime Home Care, LLC 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
14 Hospice of Dayton 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
19 J & K In-Home Care, Inc. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
19 Masonic Helping Hands 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
20 Nurses Care, Inc. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
20 ResCare HomeCare 4 4 4 4 4 4
20 Senior Helpers 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Senior Independence
20 Home Care 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
20 Seniors Helping Seniors 4 4 4 4 4
21 Spectrum Home Care, Inc. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Cover & VITAS Innovative
16 Hospice Care 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
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14. 14 HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Only one hospice has been here for families since 1978
THE HOSPICE OF DAYTON
Our highly trained specialists and professionals deliver a wide array
of services guaranteeing the quality of life and quality of
care you want for the ones you love.
•
The Hospice of Dayton The Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties
937-256-4490 513-422-0300
1-800-653-4490 1-800-653-4490
www.HospiceofDayton.org
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15. HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 15
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16. 16 HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
When it comes to hospice care in the Miami Valley
You have a choice
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in the home.
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CHOOSE VITAS.
VITAS brings hospice care right to our
patients’ homes, even when symptoms
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17. HOME HEALTH CARE LISTINGS 17
We provide RNs, LPNs, HHAs, Therapists and Social Workers for
in Home Care. We accept all Medicare, Insurance, Private Pay, Va
and Medicaid. We offer services from 2-24 hours a day 7 days a
week. We have support staff on call after office hours. All of our
employees are bonded and have had thorough back ground and
800-223-5273 reference checks. We are proud of the quality of care we provide
to our clients.
Our staff is appropriately licensed and trained. We are
committed to ensuring the reliability and dedication you and
your family deserves. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Passport,
Comcare, Caresource, Waiver, AARP Medicare, Secure Horizons,
937-263-6194
Banner Head Size = 23.75 x 7.625
and Evercare Insurances, and Private Pay. Member of the Better
Business Bureau. Free in-home evaulations.
Assured Health Care is celebrating 15 years of excellent services
to the community!
937-294-2803
We provide both skilled medical and non medical in home care for
seniors and children. All assessments are conducted by a licensed
nurse. On call 24/7
937-619-3111
Caring Senior Service offers education and companion care
services that allow seniors and their families to make aging in
place their first option. Since 1991, Caring has been dedicated in
making positive changes in the lives of others by providing trusted
service and support for our loved ones. We help mature adults
937-886-4284 maintain their independence. Rates are all inclusive – nights,
weekends & Holidays - one flat rate for easy budgeting.
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18. 18 H O M E H E A LT H
Comfort Keepers® provides in-home care–such as meal preparation,
light housekeeping, incidental transportation, companionship, and
personal care–to help people maintain quality, independent lives in
the comfort of their own homes. We provide care and assistance to
our clients wherever home may be–a private home, assisted or
937-299-5555 independent living apartment, nursing facility, or even during a stay
in a hospital or rehab facility– from 2 hours/week to 24/7.
Exceptional Home Care 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week. Specialties include
Wound Care, Orthopedics, Cardiac Care, Infusion and Nutrition Team.
One Call-We do the rest!
937-328-5113
Definitive Home Health Care provides caring, reliable, high
Definitive Home quality services rendered by skilled and non-medical home health
Health Care care professionals. Our services include: Skilled Nursing Services,
Therapy (Physical, Occupational, and/or Speech Therapy). We also
provide assistance with: Personal Care, Medication Reminders, Com-
937-276-3099 panionship Errands, Shopping, Light Housekeeping, Meal Preparation,
Social Services. We are licensed and bonded. Call for an evaluation.
We provide non-medical homecare on a short term or long term
basis. We can offer services between 2 and 24 hours/day. All of
our Caregivers have at least one year professional experience and
we offer an opportunity to interview your Caregiver before we start
services. We are a drug free workplace. Serving the Tri-state area
937-299-1600 with pride. Please call for more info.
Gabriel Staffing Associates strives to help Seniors stay in their
Luke 1:19
homes, providing quality care 24 hours/day, 7 days/ week. Also,
GABRIEL STAFFING providing minor home modifications for Seniors, Since 1997!
ASSOCIATES
www.GabrielStaffing.com
937-237-8021
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19. CARE LIS T I N G S 19
Today, many families need help providing day-to-day care and
companionship their loved ones need. Work, personal obligations and
geographical distance can make caring for family and friends difficult,
if not impossible. Home Helpers provides personal and non-medical
Senior Care, care for New Moms, Recuperative Care and Continuing
937-886-9013 Care for families throughout the Miami Valley in a private residence,
retirement community, nursing home or rehabilitation center.
Companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands and
shopping, medication reminder, complete lawn care and landscaping,
interior and exterior painting, interior and exterior repairs, maintenance
Hometime and remodeling, electrical and plumbing repair, and complete handy-
Home Care, LLC man services. 24 hour care, 7 days a week. Bonded and insured.
Family owned and operated. $16 per hour for personal care services.
937-855-3019 No mileage fee. No contracts.
The Hospice of Dayton has provided care for those in the Miami Valley
with life-limiting illnesses for over 32 years. We provide hospice and
palliative care specialists including physicians, nurses, a respiratory
therapist, social workers, home health aides, chaplains and pharmacists.
Patients are cared for in their homes, assisted and extended care living
937-781-4121 facilities, hospitals and our Care Centers. Services are available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
We Provide non-medical home health service from as little as two hours
J&K
In-Home
to maximum of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to allow the individual
to maintain other independence in the safety and security of their own
Homecare,Inc. home by concentrating on their needs whether social, physical, or
recreational. Call for your free in-home assessment. Proudly serving
937-223-1635 all of the greater Dayton and surrounding areas.
Masonic Helping Hands provides the services you need to maintain
productive independence in the comfort of your own home! We take
pride in being able to provide direct in-home assistance in the form
of companionship, homemaking and private home services. We do
this in a fashion that allows seniors to remain independent longer in
877-564-0210 the least costly living option their own home. Special Pricing for 12
and 24 hour care!
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20. 20 H O M E H E A LT H
Nurses Care, Inc., located in the Cincinnati-Dayton area, is dedicated
to helping those in need of quality home health care. Our agency
employs highly qualified professionals to serve you. Our goal at
Nurses Care is to give your loved ones the same quality health care
513-424-1141 as we would our own. When you or your loved ones are in need
of home health care, call the agency that cares-Nurses Care, Inc.
At ResCare HomeCare, we offer options that enable seniors to remain
active and independent within the comfort of their own homes. Our
services are designed to meet your needs. Whether you require an
extra hand with everyday tasks or more specialized care, our competent
home care staff is committed to delivering the services you need with
937-439-7500 professionalism and respect. We consistently perform our duties with
compassion, respect and loyalty.
Senior Helpers provides caring and compassionate non-medical
in-home care with services including companionship, meal
preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and medica-
tion reminders, through personal care such as bathing, walking
and dressing assistance. We offer affordable care and flexible
schedules and we are insured and bonded. Call for a free in-home
937-424-2280 assessment!
Senior Independence is a non profit, faith based organization that
is committed to serving older adults. We are the ONLY Home
Care Continuum in southwest OHIO. Home Care, Home Health
Care & Hospice.
937-415-5666
Seniors Helping Seniors in home services is an exceptional program
of caring and receiving that matches seniors who want to help with
seniors who are looking for help. Whether it’s mowing the lawn,
taking you to a doctor’s appointment, shopping, cooking or cleaning,
937-387-6760 our helpers are there because they really want to be. They’re more
than just a provider of service, they become your friend.
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21. CARE LI S T I N G S 21
When it comes to hospice care in the Miami Valley
You have a choice home care professionals prides themselves on “family
Our team of
CHOOSE compassionate care right taking care of family” in the comfort of your own home, wherever
in the home. home may be.
937-279-0641
CHOOSE the program with clinical
staff available 24/7, 365 days a year.
CHOOSE VITAS.
VITAS brings hospice care right to our
patients’ homes, even when symptoms
require Intensive Comfort Care®.
VITAS provides physical, emotional, spiritual support at the end of
life. Services include: Intensive Comfort Care at home, bereavement
support, and care in assisted living communities and nursing homes.
937.299.5379 or 1.800.93.VITAS
When a higher level of medical attention is needed, the VITAS
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inpatient unit is designed to manage symptoms and help patients
937-299-5379 return home as soon as possible.
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22. Aging in PlAce
And WhAt A ProfessionAl cAn do for You...
A SAfe, AcceSSible Home for All AbilitieS And AgeS
I
If you’re like the majority of Americans over and maneuverability. These modifications range
the age of 45, you want to continue living in from the installation of shower grab bars to adjust-
a familiar environment throughout your ma- ment of kitchen countertop heights.
turing years. According to the AARP, older
homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to age in Who can you rely on to modify your home?
place, which means living in your home safely, CAPS professionals have the answers to your
independently and comfortably, regardless of
questions. They have been taught the strate-
age or ability level.
gies and techniques for designing and build-
The NAHB Remodelers of the National Asso- ing aesthetically enriching, barrier-free living
ciation of Home Builders (NAHB) in collabora- environments.
tion with the NAHB Research Center, NAHB
50+ Housing Council, and AARP developed The CAPS program goes beyond design to
the Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) address the codes and standards, common
program to address the growing number of remodeling expenditures and projects, prod-
consumers that will soon require these modi- uct ideas, and resources needed to provide
fications. While most CAPS professionals are comprehensive and practical aging-in-place
remodelers, an increasing number are general solutions. CAPS graduates pledge to uphold
contractors, designers, architects, and health
a code of ethics and are required to maintain
care consultants.
their designation by attending continuing edu-
To age-in-place you will probably need to mod- cation programs and participating in commu-
ify your house as you mature to increase access nity service.
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23. hoW should You choose A reModeler?
Determine how much money you have to Verify remodeler has the appropriate
spend on the home modification project license(s) in your state
Seek referrals from friends, family, Look for professional designations such
neighbors, co-workers, etc who have had as CAPS, Certified Graduate Remodeler
similar work done (CGR), or Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
• Contact trade associations such as your Get a written estimate of the work to
area’s local Home Builders Association or be done based on a set of plans and
Remodelers Council specifications. Be prepared to pay for this
Check your local or state office of consumer package. Select a professional remodeler with
protection and the local Better Business plenty of experience with your type of project
Bureau Remember, lowest price does not ensure a
successful remodeling project!
What is the CAPS designation?
Keep in mind that
A Certified Aging-in-Place when you hire a Certified
Specialist (CAPS) has been Aging-in-Place Specialist,
trained in: you are buying a service
rather than a product.
Each CAPS professional
• The unique needs of draws from a different
knowledge base and
the older adult will approach your
population project in a different
• Aging-in-place home way. No matter where
you start in the process,
modifications you will eventually need
• Common remodeling to hire a professional
projects remodeler to actually
make the modifications
• Solutions to common to your home.
barriers
WhAt inforMAtion should i thinK ABout?
n Do I want to add a bathroom and possibly a n Will remodeling increase the energy efficiency
bedroom to the main level? of my home?
n How can I make my kitchen more functional? n
Where do I find a professional I can consult
with about my needs?
n Am I worried about preventing falls?
n How much money can I budget for Make Your House a Home for a Lifetime!
this project? Reprinted with permission from the
National Association of HomeBuilders.
n Will I need to get a home equity loan? www.nahb.org/aginginplace
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24. 24 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
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help give you: independence to remain in your own home, financial
security from high healthcare costs, and peace of mind from not
relying on family caregivers. (17290-OH p.2)
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Our knowledgeable and caring staff appreciates your consideration of
our services and is dedicated to satisfaction. We offer private, personal
consultations on the very latest durable medical equipment and ser-
vices. Our goal is ensuring the professional services we provide will
enhance your well being and peace of mind. If equipment or service is
937-390-9990 covered by insurance or another source we will submit the claims for
you with proper billing documentation.
Grab Bar Man ™ specializes in the delivery & installation of safety and
comfort products that allow our seniors to stay in their home longer and
achieve more independent living. We are ready to assist with expert
installation and design knowledge. Our Certified Aging-In-Place Special-
ists recommend home modification options free on every visit, including
937-438-3300 solutions addressing codes, standards and common barriers for our
clients. All products and workmanship are fully warranted.
Free Delivery within the Counties Surrounding Montgomery. Complete
line of Medical Equipment and Supplies as well as Prescription Drugs
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IHS strives to be a leader in quality patient care and a vital resource in
the health care network while giving back to the community. We service
patients with a wide variety of respiratory conditions by providing a
broad range of respiratory medications, equipment, and home medical
equipment. For our patients convenience we offer free delivery,
specialized drug packaging, free diabetes education and instruction,
937-407-4584 health fairs and public information.
IGRAM & RAUCCI We provide life insurance and long term care insurance solutions
Insurance & Financial Advisors for our clients.
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We are independent and licensed with 15 of the nation’s top-rated
carriers. On staff are five certified long-term care specialists that
specialize exclusively in long-term care planning. We have affordable,
custom designed plans to meet your specific needs. Discounts and
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937-281-0200
At “My Home, My Choice” we believe that aging brings on enough
changes and moving doesn’t have to be one of them. We want to help
you stay in your home. Our home modification remodeling packages
focus on fall protection, safety and security. We offer a complimentary
“Home Assessment and Safety Report” and affordable, reliable
877-496-1766 remodeling solutions from professionals you can trust.
The Springfield Regional Wound Care Center has served the
community since May 2008 providing advanced wound care therapy
for hard to heal wounds. Diabetic wounds, pressure ulcers and
non-healing surgical wounds are some of the most common
wounds we treat with advanced technologies including hyperbaric
oxygen. The Wound Center recently received an award for positive
healing outcomes for 2009. No referral is necessary Please call to
937-525-2470 make an appointment”
“Forgotten Income for Forgotten People” U.S. Benefits Analysts is
dedicated to helping Veterans and their Widows with their Long Term
Care or other Healthcare Expenses by qualifying for the VA’s “Aid and
Attendance Benefit.” For a Veteran and Spouse the pension benefit
pays up to $1,950/month tax-free! There’s NO FEE associated with
888-311-8880 our assistance to the Veteran, their Widow or their families in
ext. 149 obtaining their allowable benefits through the VA.
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29. Senior-Friendly
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REMODELING
M O S T
OLDER AMERICANS
P L A N
to stay in present homes, says survey...
A survey of older Americans – 50 and older found that a majority plan to live in
their current homes for the next five years but plan improvements or remodeling, The
aging population will significantly influence the remodeling industry over the next five
years, according to a recent survey of remodelers by the National Association of Home
Builders (NAHB). Older Americans, who clearly state a preference for staying in their
homes as they age, have not made their homes age-friendly.
Key home improvement Key improvements in the Kitchen
findings for consumers 50 &
older include the following:
60 percent expect to live in their
current residence during the next D-shaped drawer handles
Under-cabinet lighting are easier to grasp
five years. brighten countertops Lowered
appliances for
wheelchair access
65 percent plan to remodel or Lever handles for
easy open doors
improve their homes.
Slide our drawers for Softer, natural
easy access to pots & pans flooring reduces
42 percent of all home improvement back/foot strain
projects will be done by outside
contractors.
77 percent believe how their home Grab Bars to
reduce fall risk
Key
looks is an important part of who
they are.
Bath/Shower chair
for comfort
Motion
sensing
faucets ideal
improvements
for arthritis
73 percent say the kitchen is the most in the
important room for them.
17” toilet height
Bathroom
Sources:
www.seniorjournal.com for ease & comfort
www.nahb.org/aginginplace
Wheelchair accessible sink
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30. Changes in th
How does the recent law change the good working order and, furnish the equipment
way Medicare pays for oxygen equipment and any necessary supplies and accessories, as
and related supplies? long as you need it until the 5 year period ends.
If you use oxygen tanks or cylinders that need
Previously, the law stated that you would own delivery of gaseous or liquid oxygen contents,
the oxygen equipment after you rented it for 36 Medicare will continue to pay each month for
months. Under the new law, the rental payments the delivery of contents after the 36-month rental
will end after 36 months, but the supplier con- period. The supplier that delivers this equipment
tinues to own the equipment. The new law then to you in the last month of the 36-month rental
requires your supplier to provide the oxygen period must provide these items, as long as you
equipment and related supplies for 2 additional medically need it, up to 5 years.
years (5 years total), as long as oxygen is still ★
medically necessary. Will Medicare pay for any maintenance and
servicing after the 36-month period ends?
How does Medicare pay for oxygen
equipment and related supplies and If you use an oxygen concentrator or transfill-
what do I pay? ing equipment (a machine that fills your portable
tanks in your home), for 2009 only, Medicare will
The monthly rental payments to the supplier
pay for routine maintenance and servicing visits
cover not only your oxygen equipment, but also
every 6 months starting 6 months after the end of
any supplies and accessories such as tubing or
the 36-month rental period.
a mouthpiece, oxygen contents, maintenance,
servicing and repairs. Medicare pays 80% of the
Why is the supplier not being separately paid
rental amount, and the person with Medicare is
for other maintenance and servicing such as
responsible for any unpaid Part B deductible, and
repairs if the equipment breaks down?
the remaining 20% of the rental amount. By the
end of 36 months, total payments from Medicare
and you to your supplier would be more than Because under the new law, suppliers still own
$7,000 (based on rental payments of about $200 the equipment after the rental payments stop and
per month). are required to take care of the equipment they
have been paid to furnish to you. The supplier
What happens with my oxygen equipment can’t charge you for performing these services.
and related services after the 36 months of This includes repairing the equipment and re-
rental payments? placing any parts necessary to make sure that the
equipment functions properly. If the equipment
Your supplier has been paid over 36 months for must be replaced because it will no longer func-
furnishing your oxygen and oxygen equipment tion properly, the supplier must replace it with the
for up to 5 years, and your supplier is required same, or similar, make and model of equipment
to continue to maintain the oxygen equipment in at no charge.
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31. www.medicare.gov
he Law
require Medicare to change
the way it pays suppliers for
oxygen equipment and supplies.
What happens to my oxygen equipment your supplier can’t help you locate an oxygen
after 5 years? supplier in the area where you are visiting or
moving to,call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-
At the end of the 5-year period, your supplier’s 4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
obligation to continue furnishing your oxygen ★
and oxygen equipment ends, and you may elect If you travel or move after the 36-month rental
to obtain replacement equipment from any sup- period ends, your supplier has been paid for
plier. Your current supplier will probably alert you furnishing your equipment for 5 years and is
before the 5-year period is over so that you have generally responsible for ensuring that you are
time to decide whether to obtain the replacement- provided with oxygen and oxygen equipment in
equipment from them or from another enrolled the new area.Your supplier may choose to make
supplier that you choose if you decide to switch arrangements for a different supplier in your new
suppliers. A new 36-month payment period and area to provide the oxygen and oxygen equip-
5-year supplier obligation period start once the ment. However, a supplier may not charge you
old 5-year period ends and the new oxygen and for the equipment, supplies, accessories or other
oxygen equipment you require is furnished. All services identified abovethat are provided after
of the other rules described in this fact sheet ap- the 36-month rental payment period. The only
ply to the replacement equipment and supplier of exceptions tothis rule are noted above.
that equipment.
What if my supplier refuses to continue
What if I’m away from home for an extended providing my oxygen equipment and
period of time or I move to another area related services as required by law?
during the 36-month period?
If your supplier is not following Medicare laws
If you travel away from home for an extended pe- and rules, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-
riod of time (several weeks or months)or perma- 4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
nently move to another area during the 36-month The customer service representatives will refer
rental period, ask your current supplier if they your case to the appropriate area .
] ]
can help you find a supplier in the new area. If
For more information about Medicare’s coverage of durable medical equipment,
visit www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11045.pdf to view
“Medicare Coverage of Durable Medical Equipment and Other Devices.”
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You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE. CMS Publication No. 11405 - December 2008
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