Health care is one of the most immediate concerns for the family of a senior who lives independently. This is particularly true for older adults who have breathing difficulties like chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) or asthma, a history of unstable heart conditions like atrial fibrillation or high blood pressure, or require close diabetes management.
For most Cincinnati seniors, there are few more important professional relationships than the one they share with their doctor. As we age, our medical issues often increase exponentially, making it critical to have a trusted physician on which to rely. But due to a rising shortage in family care doctors, this is becoming a tough challenge, particularly in underserved markets where health care is scarce.
Rehabilitation and other skilled nursing care is more than the sum of its expenses—more than the 100 days of post-hospital supervision that you’re entitled to under your Medicare coverage.
So, if you’ve been thinking of skilled nursing care as just another painful step on the road to recovery (or the last stop before a nursing home), think again.
