Only 10 percent of our patients take advantage of their full Medicare hospice benefit. The Medicare hospice benefit includes ALL medical care, equipment, medications and visits related to the diagnosis. Because many patients are unaware of available funding, we go the extra mile to help ensure you’re getting the most out of your hospice benefit.
A brief overview of Medicare benefits
When you receive care from Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (formerly Lower Cape Fear Hospice), you are assigned a social worker who will work closely with you to help you maneuver through the often confusing waters of health care.
Original Medicare will cover everything related to your illness, but it is very important that you receive the care from a Medicare-approved hospice provider, such as Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. While we can examine the specifics of your plan with you, in general, Medicare should cover: Doctor services Nursing care Medical equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs Any med
People of any age with a serious underlying medical condition
People residing in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
A benefit of hospice care is that it reduces the chance of hospital admissions, re-admissions and, for those who are admitted, it lessens their amount of time spent in the hospital, keeping you or a loved one safe at home during the pandemic.
As a caregiver, how can I best provide hospice care in my home during the pandemic?
The CDC says the best thing is for the patient to remain at home, unless they need medical care. Hospice patients should be kept separate from other people and pets as much as possible, limiting contact when feasible. Having a separate room for the patient is ideal. If you have questions about other safety measures, we’re happy to answer questions to help you keep your loved one safely at home during the pandemic while receiving hospice care.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has awarded grant funding to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, in Wilmington, N.C. to help fund their “Injury Prevention for Memory Partners” program, which helps equip family caregivers with the resources, education, and safety equipment needed to prevent injuries and incidences of wandering among their loves one who are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
“Every family caregiver’s biggest concern is the health and safety of their loved one,” said AFA President & CEO Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. “We are pleased to support Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in providing families affected by Alzheimer’s disease with valuable resources to help them protect their loved ones.”
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