Posts tagged chronic illness
Unable to work due to illness?
Unable to work due to illness?

Navigating benefits can be extremely taxing, the uncertainty of what questions to ask can be daunting. With the right guidance and support you can find the answers you need to help you along the way.

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People struggling with chronic illness and older age related decline often have concerns about their options when it comes to obtaining ongoing care. For folks who are faced with health related issues their caregivers are often asking questions about Medicaid eligibility. Medicaid is a complex program with many different layers to it. When you are thinking about long term options it is important to have the information you need to make informed decisions about your future.

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Nutrition, Symptom Management & Prevention
Nutrition, Symptom Management & Prevention

Many people who deal with chronic illness have to be mindful of the food and beverages they consume as they can have a detrimental effect on their health status. So then why is it that coverage for nutritional therapy under Medicare is so limited?

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