AboutJohn Pedit Expertise Am an expert on Medicare, Medicare HMOs, and Medicare supplemental insurance. Also have extensive knowledge of Medicare especially in Mich. Have knowledge of COBRA and the Portability Act
Experience
Past/Present clients Council about 300 persons yearly and do many presentations on Medicare
Question Before falling at the end of April and breaking a leg just below the hip joint, my 90-year-old father was losing some ground but still able to live in his own home with some household assistance. Since leaving the hospital, he is unable to take his medications without supervision and now must use a walker. Medicare is still prividing some assistance with bathing and therapy since the surgery and hospitalization, but we believe he will need 24/7 supervision from now on. Can you either tell me what alternatives Medicare will provide under these circumstances, or direct me to good sources of information? Thank you for any help you can give.
Answer Hi Linda
Locate the Area Agency on Aging that covers your area. They have many programs and services that can assist you. Request them to make a home assessment and see what services are available.
Also ask them to have a SHIP counselor to meet with you and make sure that the right insurance programs are in place and answer any questions You have on your father's coverage. They are Medicare trained counselors and have no connections with selling insurance,
