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• Article - Medigap: A Beginner's Guide

  Medigap: A Beginner's Guide. What is medigap? What are the medigap insurance plans and what do they cover? Are my parents eligible for medigap?

• Article - 15 Essential Diabetes Drug Tips

  15 tips for people with type 2 diabetes, and their caregivers, about taking oral medications

• Checklist - Choosing a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan

  These eight questions will help you figure out which Medicare Part D prescription drug plan is right for your parent.

• Article - Medicaid: A Beginner's Guide

  Medicaid: A Beginner's Guide. What is Medicaid? Who qualifies for Medicaid? What does Medicaid cover?

• Checklist - 9 Things to Automate When a Forgetful Parent Wants to Continue Living at Home

  Tasks and chores you can take off your parent's hands so that they can stay independent longer.

• Article - Saving Money on Prescription Drugs When Your Parent's Not Covered by a Medicare Part D Plan

  Information to help you save money on prescription drugs when your parent is in the doughnut hole or just not enrolled in Medicare Part D.

• Article - Medicare: A Beginner's Guide

  Medicare: A Beginner's Guide. What is Medicare? Who's eligible for Medicare? What's covered by Medicare? How much does Medicare cost?

• Article - Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes: A Beginner's Guide

  A guide to the oral medications available to people with type 2 diabetes.

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - Elder Suicide: Know the Warning Signs

  Seniors have the highest rates of suicide of any age group. Know the suicide warning signs if someone you love is depressed or at risk.

• Blog Post - Weighty Matters: Diabetes Drugs Can Pack on the Pounds

  Some prescription drugs, it turns out, have an unintended side effect: They lead to weight gain.

• Blog Post - Got a Parent With Diabetes? Chew on This

  A new chewing gum, infused with the widely-prescribed diabetes drug metformin, is in development.

Questions & Answers

• Question - What help is available to pay for prescription drugs?

  Can your parent get financial help to pay for prescription drugs? Does Medicare cover drugs, or are there other ways to get help paying for prescriptions?

• Question - Do I Need Medicare Part D If I Have Blue Cross/Blue Shield from work?

  You may not need a Medicare Part D drug plan, and won't be penalized for not signing up, if you have employer-sponsored drug coverage.

• Question - Do you need a prescription for a walker?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Does Medicare cover prescription eyeglasses?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - Do we need Medicare Part D?

  A Medicare Part D plan is a good idea for people with high out-of-pocket drug costs.

• Question - How do I help my father decide which Medigap plan is right for him?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Can you help explain Medicare Part D?

  For a small monthly premium, a Medicare Part D plan can help pay prescription drug costs for someone on Medicare through long-term disability.

• Question - Does Medicare cover psychologist's visits?

  Medicare can pay some of the cost of care by a Medicare-participating psychologist. A doctor's referral is usually required.

• Question - Where do I get financial help for my 88 year old mother?

  A senior with low income and assets can qualify for SSI benefits of $600 to $800 per month, Medicaid and a very low-cost prescription drug plan.

• Question - What precautions should my dad, who has type 2 diabetes, take when traveling?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Is there any inexpensive insurance for the disabled?

  Medicare Part A and Part B, Medicaid, and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage may all be available to someone on permanent disability.

• Question - How do we deal with my mother, who requires oxygen 24/7, while enduring air travel?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - y 84 yr. old father physical therapy for his broken hip that now has a pin in it. Can you please send me instructions?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How do I get my husband signed up for Medicare Part D?

  Medicare Part D drug coverage is very inexpensive for people eligible for Medicaid and in nursing homes.

• Question - What is insulin resistance?

  What "insulin resistance" means, how it affects people with type 2 diabetes, and what you can do to treat the condition.

• Question - How much will Medicare cost me?

  Most people get Medicare Part A for free. Eveyone pays for Part B, the amount depending on your income.

• Question - What can be done about the swelling of the legs and feet...

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• Question - Help paying for chemo if you don't qualify for medicare?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Does anyone know the approximate cost of chemo treatment for non-hodgkins lymphoma?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - Could my father's loud snoring be caused by a medical problem?

  Loud snoring may indicate a medical problem like sleep apnea. Loud snoring could also be caused by obesity, alcohol, smoking, and medications.

• Question - How do I handle my dad's denial about his diabetes?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I get my parent to eat without nagging?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - do drug companies help pay for chemotherapy

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Can vitamin supplements and herbals slow memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease?

  Alzheimer's memory loss may be slowed by vitamins. Supplements can't improve memory, but they might be able to slow memory loss down slightly.

• Question - What can I do to get my mom to take her diabetes pills, which she doesn't think are keeping her blood sugar in check?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Which medicines cause memory loss?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - How do I resolve a family conflict so I can visit my mother?

  My sister lives with my mother, and is making it hard to visit Mom and make sure she is okay.

• Question - How can I cover my medical care expenses?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - Can my grandmother pay me directly with her Medicaid "spend down" for services I provide?

  Medicaid spend-down amounts can sometimes include payments to family caregivers, and Medicaid direct home care payments can go to family.

• Question - Does it matter when my dad takes his diabetes pills?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - Where can I get financial assistance for monthly expenses we...

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• Question - How can I help my father get up from a fall without causing injury to him or me?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - Can I be held responsible for my mother's medical bills?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Could herbal supplements affect my mother's ability to drive?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I get a repalcement Medicare card?

  You can replace a lost Medicare card either online or at a local Social Security office.

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - Medicine Dispensers: The Right Pills at the Right Time

  If your parent has trouble keeping track of medications...

• Tip - Medicare Coverage for Your Parent With Diabetes

  Find out what diabetes services and supplies are covered under Medicare.

• Tip - Fall Drug-Coverage Checkup

  About 55 percent of people with Medicare have signed...