Long Term Care
Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc.
Parkinson's disease and Nursing Home Care
Long-term care offers a vast range of medical, personal, and social services that are required to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of people who have long-term illnesses or are disabled by Parkinson's disease. A nursing home facility may be the best choice for people who require 24-hour medical care and supervision.
Payment Options & Financial Assistance for Parkinson's Care & Assistive Technology
This article covers various ways and programs to help families pay for the non-medical care required by individuals with Parkinson's disease and for those suffering from dementia as a result of Parkinson’s disease.
Often overlooked when considering financial assistance for Parkinson's care are the products that can help an individual maintain their independence, reduce their need for care, and therefore, reduce their care costs. This article also explores how to pay for these items, what common insurance programs, such as Medicare cover, and what other financial options are available.
PACE
PACE is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility. PACE stands for Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
With PACE, the focus is on you — you have a team of health care professionals working with you and your family to make sure you get the coordinated care you need. Your team is experienced in caring for people like you. Usually they care for a small number of people, so they really get to know you.