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March 2010
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The Law Practice of
Dennison Keller, LLC
8044 Montgomery Road, Suite 700
Cincinnati, OH 45236
513.792.2292
www.elderlawcincinnati.com
Specializing in Elder Law
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HEALTH CARE REFORM:
THE ABC'S OF DELIVERY SYSTEM REFORM
Two of the key goals of health care reform are achieving higher quality health care and increasing the cost-effectiveness of the health care that is received. These two areas are inextricably linked. Many experts believe that unless we link payment reforms to improvements in the quality and structure of our health care, we will continue to be faced with rising medical costs and declining health outcomes.
To read the rest of this article, from The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc., Feb. 11, 2010 just click here.
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Helping Seniors Connect to Benefits
Online Tool Links Users to 2,000 Local, State and Federal Programs
Many older people need help paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other basic needs, but don't know about programs that could help them. Millions of older Americans are eligible for benefits ranging from heating and energy assistance to prescription savings programs to income supplements.BenefitsCheckUp, developed by the National Council on Aging, is the nation's most comprehensive online service that identifies benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.
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Caregivers Need to Understand How Medicare Works
Know the Qualifications and Services Available
At least 44 million Americans care for chronically ill, disabled, elderly family members. Home health care enables caregivers to keep their loved ones in their homes. Medicare can cover a lot of the costs associated with providing health care services in the home, but it is a large, complex program and it can be confusing as to what it does and does not cover.
Generally, Medicare covers home health care if:
1. The individual's doctor decides medical care at home is necessary and makes a plan for care at home;
2. The individual needs intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, speech-language therapy or to continue occupational therapy;
3. The home health agency caring for the individual is approved by the Medicare program (Medicare-certified); and
4. The individual is homebound or normally unable to leave home without help. If an individual meets all these conditions, Medicare will...
Read more about Medicare coverage by clicking here.
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Reducing Disability In Alzheimer's Disease
Helping People with Alzheimer's and Their Caregivers
The Ohio Department of Aging, in collaboration with area agencies on aging, local Alzheimer's Association chapters, senior services providers and evaluators from the Margaret Blenkner Research Institute of the Benjamin Rose Institute have developed a pilot project, called Reducing Disability in Alzheimer's Disease (RDAD), in the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter's 24-county service area, which it shares with area agencies on aging in Toledo, Lima and Mansfield.
Learn more about this effort here.
To connect with the local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association for local programs and services, call 1-800-272-3900 for the 24-hour helpline or go to Alzheimer's Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter.
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Winter has come and now many of us hope it is going...away! With spring on the horizon, take a moment and think about what is most important to you during this time of year. Time to plant some new seeds? Time to build new relationships? Look for new growth opportunities?
Let us help you grow in your understanding of elder law! Take a few moments and check out this edition of Elder Law News Wire...learning is growing!
At The Law Practice of Dennison Keller, one of our goals is to share useful information and updates in elder law and elder services. We would like to hear from you! Take a moment to offer your suggestions, questions, or helpful information by clicking here
We look forward to communicating with you about your elder law needs!
Dennison Keller, Attorney
Letitia Mundew, RN.C.
Mollie Snyder, MSW
VA Benefits Specialist
Lisa Titus, MEd
Elder Care Coordinator
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FREE
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The Law Practice of Dennison Keller, LLC is offering community education presentations in 2010.
Get your presentation scheduled at your facility or location today!
Current program available:
--The Changing Face of Elder Law
--Medicaid is an Eight Letter Word
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What's On Your Mind?
Topics for future editions
We would love to hear from you! Our goal is to share useful information and updates in elder law and related services. What would you like to see in the next issue of Elder Law NewsWire? Please email topics of interest to Elder Law NewsWire Topics We will use our reader's input as we choose articles for future issues.
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MEDICARE DOES NOT REQUIRE "IMPROVEMENT" FOR COVERAGE
The Center for Medicare Advocacy has launched a campaign to end this unfair standard. We need your stories!
If you or someone you know has been denied Medicare coverage because the person's condition is not showing improvement, Medicare coverage is being unfairly denied.
If Medicare coverage is denied because "your underlying condition will not improve," "you have plateaued," "you are not likely to improve," "you are chronic and stable" or "you need maintenance services only," contact us or call (860) 456-7790.
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The Law Practice of Dennison Keller, LLC is located at 8044 Montgomery Road, Suite 700, Cincinnati, OH 45236.
Dennison Keller is an Elder Law Attorney in Cincinnati. Elder Law Firms, here and across the country, have traditionally focused their practices on Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning Guardianships and Probate. However, the Law Practice of Dennison Keller seeks to move beyond the transactions and build relationships, arriving at a holistic solution to legal and care needs through the Life Care Planning process. Elder Care Coordinators are on staff to advocate for the elder client's quality of life and care needs for the remainder of that client's lifetime.
For more information, check out our WEBSITE or call us at 513.792.2292.
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