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COMPLIMENTARYDayton, Springfield & Miami Valley

There’s no place like home for your loved one Z April - September 2010

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937-299-5379 | 1-800-93-VITAS | See our ad on page 16.

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• New Rules for Medicare

• Living Options Checklists

• Alzheimer’s Articles

• Homecare Articles

• Terms & Definitions

• Frequently Asked ?’s

• And So Much More!


• New Rules for Medicare

• Living Options Checklists

• Alzheimer’s Articles

• Homecare Articles

• Terms & Definitions

• Frequently Asked ?’s

• And So Much More!


Family Bridges Home Care ............................. 5

Hospice of Dayton ....................................... 14

Spectrum Home Care, Inc. ........................... 15

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care ..... Cover & 16

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Advanced Medical Equipment .................... 24

Bankers Life and Casualty Company .......... 24

Grab Bar Man™ ........................... Back Cover

Long Term Care Insurance Agency, LLC ..... 25

U.S. Benefits Analysts ................................. 25

Home Care Defined ..................................................................................................................... 6-7

Useful Phone Numbers & Websites ..................................................................................................8

What to Ask When Interviewing Worksheet .....................................................................................9

Editorial - “10 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Hiring a Caregiver” ................................. 10-11

Home Care Providers Options Grid .......................................................................................... 12-13

Home Care Listings .................................................................................................................. 17-21

Editorial - “Aging In Place” ....................................................................................................... 22-23

Product & Service Listings ........................................................................................................ 26-28

Editorial - “Senior Friendly Remodeling” ........................................................................................29

Editorial - “New Rules. How Medicare Pays Suppliers for Oxygen Equipment” ....................... 30-31


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H O M E H E A LT H CA R E P R OV I D E R S I N D E X

PRODUCT & SERVICE PROVIDERS INDEX

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HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 5

• Personal care assistance

• Errands and shopping

• Medicine reminders

• Meal preparation

• Light housekeeping/laundry

• Companionship and conversation

• Incidental transportation

• Hourly, overnight or live in

• Temporary or long term

• Respite care

All our caregivers are thoroughly screened and experienced.

937-299-1600 • www.FamilyBridges.com

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HOME HEALTH CARE

agencies allow seniors to receive personal

care and maintain independence while

remaining in their own home. These home

health care services can be a viable alter-

native to outside of the home treatment

including Companion Care, Non-Medical

Home Care, Medical Home Healthcare,

Respite Care and Skilled Nursing.

NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE /

PERSONAL CARE

may require a license depending on

your state’s requirements. These agen-

cies could offer a range of services

including: companion care services

shown above, assistance with bathing,

incontinence care, mobility assistance,

dressing & grooming, transferring &

positioning, oral hygiene, feeding, etc…

Home HealtH Care


DefinedHome HealtH Care MEDICAL HOME HEALTHCARE

AGENCIES

require a state license to operate.

These agencies can allow a senior to

receive facility like care in their own

home. Services provided can include:

all non-medical services listed previ-

ously, in-home CNA’s, physical therapy,

occupational therapy, administration

of medication and other medical care

approved by your doctor.

COMPANION CARE AGENCIES

can provide: companionship, personal

shopping, light housekeeping, meal

preparation, transportation, errand

running, etc.

PHYSICAL THERAPY /

REHABILITATION

can be provided on either an outpatient

basis or as an in-home service. These

services can help patients recover from

an injury or medical emergency.

ADULT DAY CARE

is generally considered an alternative to

long-term care and rehabilitation. There

are two general types of adult day care

programs - a medical model and a so-

cial model. The medical model provides

comprehensive medical, therapeutic and

rehabilitation day treatment. The social

model offers supervised activities, peer

support, companionship and recreation.

Both models assist seniors and can

provide respite to their caregivers.

HOSPICE CARE

programs provide relief to terminally ill

patients while attending to the emotional

needs of their family at an inpatient facility

or at the patient’s home.

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UsefulNUMBERSArea Agency on Aging, PSA2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-258-7277 Serving Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene,Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble & Shelby CountiesAARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-424-3410Alzheimer’s Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-291-3332American Cancer Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-227-2345American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-222-6711Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . .937-226-1444Diabetes Association of Dayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-220-6611Federal Government Information Center . . . . . . . . .800-333-4636Helplink (24 hr. Information & Referral line) . . . . .937-225-3000Local Events & Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-282-5393Medicare Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-633-4227Ohio Department of Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .614-466-5500Ohio Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 937-223-8246Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-772-1213State of Ohio Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-285-6600United Way of Greater Dayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-225-3001Voter Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-225-5656

UsefulWEBSITESAlzheimer’s Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.alz.orgAmerican Association of Retired Persons. . . . . . . . .www.aarp.orgAmerican Society on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.asaging.orgHealth Care Financing Administration (Medicare) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.hcfa.govHelping You Help the People You Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.careguide.comNational Council on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ncoa.orgNational Senior Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nsclc.orgOhio Department of Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stateohio.us/ageSenior Law Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.seniorlaw.comThe Seniors Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . www.SeniorsGuideOnline.comSocial Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ssa.govU.S. Administration on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.aoa.dhhs.govU.S. Department of Health & Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.dhhs.govUS

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UsefulNUMBERSArea Agency on Aging, PSA2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-258-7277 Serving Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene,Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble & Shelby CountiesAARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-424-3410Alzheimer’s Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-291-3332American Cancer Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-227-2345American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-222-6711Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . .937-226-1444Diabetes Association of Dayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-220-6611Federal Government Information Center . . . . . . . . .800-333-4636Helplink (24 hr. Information & Referral line) . . . . .937-225-3000Local Events & Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-282-5393Medicare Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-633-4227Ohio Department of Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .614-466-5500Ohio Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 937-223-8246Social Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-772-1213State of Ohio Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-285-6600United Way of Greater Dayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-225-3001Voter Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-225-5656

UsefulWEBSITESAlzheimer’s Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.alz.orgAmerican Association of Retired Persons. . . . . . . . .www.aarp.orgAmerican Society on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.asaging.orgHealth Care Financing Administration (Medicare) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.hcfa.govHelping You Help the People You Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.careguide.comNational Council on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ncoa.orgNational Senior Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nsclc.orgOhio Department of Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stateohio.us/ageSenior Law Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.seniorlaw.comThe Seniors Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . www.SeniorsGuideOnline.comSocial Security Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ssa.govU.S. Administration on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.aoa.dhhs.govU.S. Department of Health & Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.dhhs.gov

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1. What type of Home Care do you offer?

2. Are you licensed by the state?

3. Does your agency have professional liability insurance?

4. How is your staff trained?

5. Are your aides bonded?

6. Do you carry Workmen’s Compensation insurance?

7. What is your agency’s minimum care level requirement?

8. How are your caregivers screened?

Yes No

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10Biggest MistakesThe

1. They don’t check references. It is very common for people to believe that they are a good judge of character and fail to perform reference checks. Failure to per-form these vital checks can result in the hiring of someone who is unreliable and undesirable.

2. Failure to expect a caregiver to dress professionally for an interview and a care giving job. Tight-fitting clothes, jeans, tank tops, high heels, facial jewelry are all forms of inappropriate attire for a caregiver. Failure to set a standard will result in a caregiver who will be led to think that anything she wears or does will be acceptable.

3. They don’t run a background check. Running a background check is very important these days. There are tons of sweet-looking, sweet-talking people out there with felony records. You don’t want to make a mistake by not taking this step and installing such a person into your home with your frail or confused parent.

4. They are not strict about punctuality. Reliability is one of the most important factors in evaluating a caregiver. You don’t want someone who will be chroni-cally late. It creates tension and insecuri-ty to the elder and their family members. A person who comes to an interview late and doesn’t call should probably not be hired unless there are some reasonable extenuating circumstances.


10 People Make When Hiring a Caregiver.

5. They don’t insist on getting someone with plenty of experience. Sometimes con-cern with costs may trump common sense but it shouldn’t. A care provider who has no experience with your relative’s condition can cause more harm than good, especially, for instance, if they are taking care of a diabetic and they don’t really know what the optimum diet should be. People who have worked as a caregiver with their own parents or who have just volunteered to help some seniors somewhere are not necessarily qualified to work with your relative.

6. They don’t plan for caregiver absences. Eventually everyone needs to be late or ab-sent for good reason. But, when a caregiver doesn’t show up, and you’re at work and your parent is waiting in a wheelchair for them to come and help them with their per-sonal care, it could be a huge problem. You need to develop a backup person or plan so that you can call upon an experienced and kindly person to fill in when the need arises.

7. They don’t pay payroll taxes. It is very tempting to try to work with caregivers who will accept straight pay without any deduc-tions, but that often comes back to haunt the employer. Not only is it illegal, it is also not a very smart thing to do because payroll taxes include unemployment insurance, social se-curity and Medicare benefits for the worker and act as proof that you had legitimate health care expenses for your taxes.

8. They work with undocumented aliens be-cause of the cost savings. While there may be cost savings at first, it may be costlier in the end because you will not be able to get the deductions on your taxes for which you may be qualified and you could get enor-mous fines if audited.

9. They don’t bother to get Worker’s Comp in place. Since one can never predict who will slip and fall when, it behooves consum-ers to make sure their home owner policy has a worker’s comp rider in it which covers household help. Failure to take care to have proper Worker’s Comp insurance in place can be very costly when it comes time to respond to a claim.

10. They don’t carry Liability or Dishon-esty Insurance. When you have a parade of caregivers coming through your house, it’s sometimes extremely difficult to identify who took what when.The loss of jewelry and other valuables can not only be extremely aggravating, it can be very costly. If manag-ing any or all of these responsibilities seems too much to handle for you or your family, consider working with a reputable home care aide agency in your area.

By Shirley Cohen2

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17 Assured Health Care, Inc. 4 4 4 4 4

17 Brightstar Care of Dayton 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

17 Caring Senior Services 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

18 Comfort Keepers 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

18 Community Mercy Home Care 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

18 Definitive Home Health Care 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

5 Family Bridges Home Care 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

18 Gabriel Staffing Associates 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

19 Home Helpers 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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19 J & K In-Home Care, Inc. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

19 Masonic Helping Hands 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

20 Nurses Care, Inc. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

20 ResCare HomeCare 4 4 4 4 4 4

20 Senior Helpers 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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20 Seniors Helping Seniors 4 4 4 4 4

21 Spectrum Home Care, Inc. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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Senior Independence Home Care

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care

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Only one hospice has been here for families since 1978

THE HOSPICE OF DAYTONOur highly trained specialists and professionals deliver a wide array

of services guaranteeing the quality of life and quality of care you want for the ones you love.

The Hospice of Dayton937-256-4490

1-800-653-4490

The Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties513-422-0300

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www.HospiceofDayton.org

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Home Health Care & Pr i vate Duty Serv ices

SPECTRUM HOME CARE, INC.5020 Philadelphia Drive / Suite 100 / Dayton, Ohio 45415

(937) 279-0641 / Fax: (937) 279-0860 / www.spectrumhh.comMedicare & Medicaid Certified / Most Private Insurance / VA

Contact us today for more information and if you or a loved one quality for Home Health Care under Medicare

DEAR MRS. RICH, I WANTED TO TAKE THE TIME TO COMMEND YOU AND YOUR STAFF ON THE GREAT JOB AND EXTRA EFFORT THAT YOU ALL HAVE DEMONSTRATED IN THE CARE THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO MY WIFE AND I. IT IS NOT OFTEN IN THIS DAY AND AGE DO WE ENCOUNTER A PERSON SUCH AS YOURSELF AS THE ADMINISTRATOR, THAT PERFORMS IN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD. NOT ONLY IN YOUR POSITION OF NURSING BUT YOUR DEMEANOR IN BEING SO CHEERFUL AND UPBEAT. MY WIFE AND I WISH TO THANK YOU AND SPECTRUM HOME CARE….GOOD WORK DESERVES GOOD PRAISE.SINCERELY, THOMAS WORKMAN

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Our Services Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Therapy (Physical, Occupational & Speech) Personal Care Assistance Medical Social Services Nutritional Counseling Wound Care Services Disease Management Medication Education

Our Private Duty Services Serving 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week Morning and Bedtime Help Custom Designed Home Care Programs Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Occupational Therapists Physical Therapists Speech Therapists Home Health Aides Companions / Home Makers


When it comes to hospice care in the Miami Valley

You have a choice

CHOOSE compassionate care right in the home.

CHOOSE the program with clinicalstaff available 24/7, 365 days a year.

CHOOSE VITAS.

VITAS brings hospice care right to our patients’ homes, even when symptoms require Intensive Comfort Care®.

937.299.5379 or 1.800.93.VITASVITAS.com

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HOME HEALTH CARE LISTINGS 17

937-263-6194

937-294-2803

Assured Health Care is celebrating 15 years of excellent services to the community!

937-619-3111

Our staff is appropriately licensed and trained. We are committed to ensuring the reliability and dedication you and your family deserves. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Passport, Comcare, Caresource, Waiver, AARP Medicare, Secure Horizons, and Evercare Insurances, and Private Pay. Member of the Better Business Bureau. Free in-home evaulations.

We provide both skilled medical and non medical in home care for seniors and children. All assessments are conducted by a licensed nurse. On call 24/7

800-223-5273

We provide RNs, LPNs, HHAs, Therapists and Social Workers for in Home Care. We accept all Medicare, Insurance, Private Pay, Va and Medicaid. We offer services from 2-24 hours a day 7 days a week. We have support staff on call after office hours. All of our employees are bonded and have had thorough back ground and reference checks. We are proud of the quality of care we provide to our clients.

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Caring Senior Service offers education and companion care services that allow seniors and their families to make aging in place their first option. Since 1991, Caring has been dedicated in making positive changes in the lives of others by providing trusted service and support for our loved ones. We help mature adults maintain their independence. Rates are all inclusive – nights, weekends & Holidays - one flat rate for easy budgeting.

937-886-4284


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937-328-5113

937-299-1600

We provide non-medical homecare on a short term or long term basis. We can offer services between 2 and 24 hours/day. All of our Caregivers have at least one year professional experience and we offer an opportunity to interview your Caregiver before we start services. We are a drug free workplace. Serving the Tri-state area with pride. Please call for more info.

937-237-8021

937-299-5555

Comfort Keepers® provides in-home care–such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, incidental transportation, companionship, and personal care–to help people maintain quality, independent lives in the comfort of their own homes. We provide care and assistance to our clients wherever home may be–a private home, assisted or independent living apartment, nursing facility, or even during a stay in a hospital or rehab facility– from 2 hours/week to 24/7.

Gabriel Staffing Associates strives to help Seniors stay in their homes, providing quality care 24 hours/day, 7 days/ week. Also, providing minor home modifications for Seniors, Since 1997! www.GabrielStaffing.com

GABRIEL STAFFINGASSOCIATES

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Exceptional Home Care 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week. Specialties include Wound Care, Orthopedics, Cardiac Care, Infusion and Nutrition Team. One Call-We do the rest!

Definitive Home Health Care

937-276-3099

Definitive Home Health Care provides caring, reliable, high quality services rendered by skilled and non-medical home health care professionals. Our services include: Skilled Nursing Services, Therapy (Physical, Occupational, and/or Speech Therapy). We also provide assistance with: Personal Care, Medication Reminders, Com-panionship Errands, Shopping, Light Housekeeping, Meal Preparation, Social Services. We are licensed and bonded. Call for an evaluation.



Hometime Home Care, LLC

937-855-3019

J & KIn-Home

Homecare,Inc.

937-223-1635

We Provide non-medical home health service from as little as two hours to maximum of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to allow the individual to maintain other independence in the safety and security of their own home by concentrating on their needs whether social, physical, or recreational. Call for your free in-home assessment. Proudly servingall of the greater Dayton and surrounding areas.

Companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands and shopping, medication reminder, complete lawn care and landscaping, interior and exterior painting, interior and exterior repairs, maintenance and remodeling, electrical and plumbing repair, and complete handy-man services. 24 hour care, 7 days a week. Bonded and insured. Family owned and operated. $16 per hour for personal care services. No mileage fee. No contracts.

937-886-9013

Today, many families need help providing day-to-day care and companionship their loved ones need. Work, personal obligations and geographical distance can make caring for family and friends difficult, if not impossible. Home Helpers provides personal and non-medical Senior Care, care for New Moms, Recuperative Care and Continuing Care for families throughout the Miami Valley in a private residence, retirement community, nursing home or rehabilitation center.

The Hospice of Dayton has provided care for those in the Miami Valley with life-limiting illnesses for over 32 years. We provide hospice and palliative care specialists including physicians, nurses, a respiratory therapist, social workers, home health aides, chaplains and pharmacists. Patients are cared for in their homes, assisted and extended care living facilities, hospitals and our Care Centers. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

937-781-4121

877-564-0210

Masonic Helping Hands provides the services you need to maintain productive independence in the comfort of your own home! We take pride in being able to provide direct in-home assistance in the form of companionship, homemaking and private home services. We do this in a fashion that allows seniors to remain independent longer in the least costly living option their own home. Special Pricing for 12 and 24 hour care!


937-424-2280

Senior Helpers provides caring and compassionate non-medical in-home care with services including companionship, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and medica-tion reminders, through personal care such as bathing, walking and dressing assistance. We offer affordable care and flexible schedules and we are insured and bonded. Call for a free in-home assessment!

937-415-5666

Senior Independence is a non profit, faith based organization that is committed to serving older adults. We are the ONLY Home Care Continuum in southwest OHIO. Home Care, Home Health Care & Hospice.

937-439-7500

At ResCare HomeCare, we offer options that enable seniors to remain active and independent within the comfort of their own homes. Our services are designed to meet your needs. Whether you require an extra hand with everyday tasks or more specialized care, our competent home care staff is committed to delivering the services you need with professionalism and respect. We consistently perform our duties with compassion, respect and loyalty.

Nurses Care, Inc., located in the Cincinnati-Dayton area, is dedicated to helping those in need of quality home health care. Our agencyemploys highly qualified professionals to serve you. Our goal at Nurses Care is to give your loved ones the same quality health careas we would our own. When you or your loved ones are in need of home health care, call the agency that cares-Nurses Care, Inc.

513-424-1141

937-387-6760

Seniors Helping Seniors in home services is an exceptional program of caring and receiving that matches seniors who want to help with seniors who are looking for help. Whether it’s mowing the lawn, taking you to a doctor’s appointment, shopping, cooking or cleaning, our helpers are there because they really want to be. They’re more than just a provider of service, they become your friend.

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937-603-8469www.SeniorsGuideOnline.com or www.HomeCareSource.com

937-279-0641

Our team of home care professionals prides themselves on “family taking care of family” in the comfort of your own home, wherever home may be.

937-299-5379

VITAS provides physical, emotional, spiritual support at the end of life. Services include: Intensive Comfort Care at home, bereavement support, and care in assisted living communities and nursing homes. When a higher level of medical attention is needed, the VITAS inpatient unit is designed to manage symptoms and help patients return home as soon as possible.

When it comes to hospice care in the Miami Valley

You have a choice

CHOOSE compassionate care right in the home.

CHOOSE the program with clinicalstaff available 24/7, 365 days a year.

CHOOSE VITAS.

VITAS brings hospice care right to our patients’ homes, even when symptoms require Intensive Comfort Care®.

937.299.5379 or 1.800.93.VITASVITAS.com

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If you’re like the majority of Americans over the age of 45, you want to continue living in a familiar environment throughout your ma-turing years. According to the AARP, older homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to age in place, which means living in your home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age or ability level. The NAHB Remodelers of the National Asso-ciation of Home Builders (NAHB) in collabora-tion with the NAHB Research Center, NAHB 50+ Housing Council, and AARP developed the Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) program to address the growing number of consumers that will soon require these modi-fications. While most CAPS professionals are remodelers, an increasing number are general contractors, designers, architects, and health care consultants.

To age-in-place you will probably need to mod-ify your house as you mature to increase access

and maneuverability. These modifications range from the installation of shower grab bars to adjust-ment of kitchen countertop heights.

Who can you rely on to modify your home?CAPS professionals have the answers to your questions. They have been taught the strate-gies and techniques for designing and build-ing aesthetically enriching, barrier-free living environments.

The CAPS program goes beyond design to address the codes and standards, common remodeling expenditures and projects, prod-uct ideas, and resources needed to provide comprehensive and practical aging-in-place solutions. CAPS graduates pledge to uphold a code of ethics and are required to maintain their designation by attending continuing edu-cation programs and participating in commu-nity service.

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Aging in PlAce And WhAt A ProfessionAl cAn do for You...

Keep in mind thatwhen you hire a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, you are buying a service rather than a product. Each CAPS professional draws from a different knowledge base andwill approach your project in a different way. No matter where you start in the process, you will eventually need to hire a professional remodeler to actually make the modifications to your home.

What is the CAPS designation?A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) has been trained in:

• The unique needs of the older adult population• Aging-in-place home modifications• Common remodeling projects• Solutions to common barriers

Do I want to add a bathroom and possibly a bedroom to the main level?

How can I make my kitchen more functional?

Am I worried about preventing falls?

How much money can I budget for this project?

Will I need to get a home equity loan?

Will remodeling increase the energy efficiency of my home?

Where do I find a professional I can consult with about my needs?

Make Your House a Home for a Lifetime!

Determine how much money you have to spend on the home modification project Seek referrals from friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc who have had similar work done• Contact trade associations such as your area’s local Home Builders Association or Remodelers Council Check your local or state office of consumer protection and the local Better Business Bureau

Verify remodeler has the appropriate license(s) in your state Look for professional designations such as CAPS, Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), or Graduate Master Builder (GMB) Get a written estimate of the work to be done based on a set of plans and specifications. Be prepared to pay for this package. Select a professional remodeler with plenty of experience with your type of project Remember, lowest price does not ensure a successful remodeling project!

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Senior-Friendly

60 percent expect to live in their current residence during the next five years.

65 percent plan to remodel or improve their homes.

42 percent of all home improvement projects will be done by outside contractors.

77 percent believe how their home looks is an important part of who they are.

73 percent say the kitchen is the mostimportant room for them.

A survey of older Americans – 50 and older found that a majority plan to live in

their current homes for the next five years but plan improvements or remodeling, The

aging population will significantly influence the remodeling industry over the next five

years, according to a recent survey of remodelers by the National Association of Home

Builders (NAHB). Older Americans, who clearly state a preference for staying in their

homes as they age, have not made their homes age-friendly.

Key home improvement

findings for consumers 50 &

older include the following:

Key improvements in the Kitchen

Key improvements

in the Bathroom

Under-cabinet lightingbrighten countertops Lowered

appliances forwheelchair access

Slide our drawers foreasy access to pots & pans

Softer, natural flooring reduces back/foot strain

Lever handles foreasy open doors

Motionsensing

faucets ideal for arthritis

Bath/Shower chairfor comfort

Grab Bars to reduce fall risk

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Wheelchair accessible sink

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M O S TP L A NOLDER AMERICANS

Sources:www.seniorjournal.comwww.nahb.org/aginginplace

D-shaped drawer handlesare easier to grasp


How does the recent law change the way Medicare pays for oxygen equipment and related supplies?

Previously, the law stated that you would own the oxygen equipment after you rented it for 36 months. Under the new law, the rental payments will end after 36 months, but the supplier con-tinues to own the equipment. The new law then requires your supplier to provide the oxygen equipment and related supplies for 2 additional years (5 years total), as long as oxygen is still medically necessary.

How does Medicare pay for oxygen equipment and related supplies and what do I pay?

The monthly rental payments to the supplier cover not only your oxygen equipment, but also any supplies and accessories such as tubing or a mouthpiece, oxygen contents, maintenance, servicing and repairs. Medicare pays 80% of the rental amount, and the person with Medicare is responsible for any unpaid Part B deductible, and the remaining 20% of the rental amount. By the end of 36 months, total payments from Medicare and you to your supplier would be more than $7,000 (based on rental payments of about $200 per month).

What happens with my oxygen equipment and related services after the 36 months of rental payments?

Your supplier has been paid over 36 months for furnishing your oxygen and oxygen equipment for up to 5 years, and your supplier is required to continue to maintain the oxygen equipment in

good working order and, furnish the equipment and any necessary supplies and accessories, as long as you need it until the 5 year period ends.If you use oxygen tanks or cylinders that need delivery of gaseous or liquid oxygen contents, Medicare will continue to pay each month for the delivery of contents after the 36-month rental period. The supplier that delivers this equipment to you in the last month of the 36-month rental period must provide these items, as long as you medically need it, up to 5 years.★Will Medicare pay for any maintenance and servicing after the 36-month period ends?

If you use an oxygen concentrator or transfill-ing equipment (a machine that fills your portable tanks in your home), for 2009 only, Medicare will pay for routine maintenance and servicing visits every 6 months starting 6 months after the end of the 36-month rental period.

Why is the supplier not being separately paidfor other maintenance and servicing such as repairs if the equipment breaks down?

Because under the new law, suppliers still own the equipment after the rental payments stop and are required to take care of the equipment they have been paid to furnish to you. The supplier can’t charge you for performing these services. This includes repairing the equipment and re-placing any parts necessary to make sure that the equipment functions properly. If the equipment must be replaced because it will no longer func-tion properly, the supplier must replace it with the same, or similar, make and model of equipment at no charge.

Changes in the Law


What happens to my oxygen equipment after 5 years?

At the end of the 5-year period, your supplier’s obligation to continue furnishing your oxygen and oxygen equipment ends, and you may elect to obtain replacement equipment from any sup-plier. Your current supplier will probably alert you before the 5-year period is over so that you have time to decide whether to obtain the replacement-equipment from them or from another enrolled supplier that you choose if you decide to switch suppliers. A new 36-month payment period and 5-year supplier obligation period start once the old 5-year period ends and the new oxygen and oxygen equipment you require is furnished. All of the other rules described in this fact sheet ap-ply to the replacement equipment and supplier of that equipment.

What if I’m away from home for an extended period of time or I move to another area during the 36-month period?

If you travel away from home for an extended pe-riod of time (several weeks or months)or perma-nently move to another area during the 36-month rental period, ask your current supplier if they can help you find a supplier in the new area. If

your supplier can’t help you locate an oxygen supplier in the area where you are visiting or moving to,call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.★If you travel or move after the 36-month rental period ends, your supplier has been paid for furnishing your equipment for 5 years and is generally responsible for ensuring that you are provided with oxygen and oxygen equipment in the new area.Your supplier may choose to make arrangements for a different supplier in your new area to provide the oxygen and oxygen equip-ment. However, a supplier may not charge you for the equipment, supplies, accessories or other services identified abovethat are provided after the 36-month rental payment period. The only exceptions tothis rule are noted above.

What if my supplier refuses to continue providing my oxygen equipment and related services as required by law?

If your supplier is not following Medicare laws and rules, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. The customer service representatives will refer your case to the appropriate area .

For more information about Medicare’s coverage of durable medical equipment,

visit www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11045.pdf to view

“Medicare Coverage of Durable Medical Equipment and Other Devices.”

CMS Publication No. 11405 - December 2008

Changes in the Lawwww.medicare.gov

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require Medicare to changethe way it pays suppliers for oxygen equipment and supplies.

You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE.


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