Explaining Medicare to caregivers.
In addition to providing help with tasks such as bathing, dressing and preparing meals, many caregivers also assist with health-care decision making, including making choices about Medicare. Caregivers therefore may require education about issues related to Medicare benefits. In this brief we explore the special Medicare education needs of caregivers.
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