Welcome to the December edition of the newsletter for CRTS™ certificants!
How to Get Paid By the state for Taking Care of Someone
Caring for an older adult is expensive.
There are out-of-pocket costs for medical supplies, prescription drug co-pays, home modifications, home care help, and more.
In addition, many people have had to leave their jobs or cut back on hours in order to care for their older adult.
Home Health Care vs Home Care: What is the Difference?
The words “home health care” and “home care” sound so similar, most people assume they’re the same thing.
But they’re not the same and there are some important differences.
We explain what home health care is, what in-home care is, how they can be used together, and show the similarities and differences in a quick comparison chart.
How Seniors Can Get Help for Prescription Drugs
When older adults aren’t able to afford their prescriptions, they can’t follow the doctor’s instructions and take necessary medication.
To get help paying for prescription drugs, Social Security has a program called Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Costs.
It pays for costs related to a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.