MEDICARE FOR CAREGIVERS TEACHING TOOL

“Medicare for Caregivers” a presentation of the Medicare Rights Center is now available online.

Topics include:

• What care will Medicare cover? (And NOT cover)
• When does Medicare cover care at home?
• Assistive home equipment
• What nursing home care will Medicare cover? (And for how long)
• Getting time off to care for your loved one, and
• Taking Care of Yourself

The presentation also explains the importance of Advance Directives and Power of Attorney in simple terms. Additionally, there is a helpful and concise Resources section.

The presentation is on our website- www.mghsocialwork.org staff access > special populations > caregivers or at http://healthcare.partners.org/ss/ssframebottom/staffresources/New%20Site/Special%20Populations/Medicare_for_caregivers.pdf

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