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| true or false over 65 population will increase in the next 10-50 yrs |
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| in 2050 what percent of the population will baby boomers |
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| true or false the over 85 population will triple |
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| what will be the changes in our healthcare needs |
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chronic conditions
disabilities
acute system failure
coordinated care will become a priority |
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| how do we pay for the elderly |
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through medicare
subsized by the fed.govt
covers acute care short term illness nursing home care |
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| what are the parts of the medicare |
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part A
part B
Part D
Part C |
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| what does part A medicare cover |
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| part A covers hospital insurance (auto enrolled) |
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| what does part B medicare cover |
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supplemental you purchase covers Dr.visits,ER,outpatient, tests, equipment,PT,OT,etc
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by the states
supplemental in most states
covers most medicare premiums
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charitable, voulnteer,churches,fraternal organizations
govt run
properietary
non profit |
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| what are the levels of care in nursing homes |
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skilled care
intermediate care |
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coordinated care
home health agencies |
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| what are home health agencies |
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nursing/medical care at homes
private or public health dept
insurance or medicaid/care paid |
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55 plus certified for nursing home care
capitatated payments for services |
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| what are some geriatic related professions |
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health literacy education
rehabilitive services
LTC coordinators
Home healthcare providers
Case Managers
CNA's |
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