Dr. Hernández discusses the legal aspects of the Olmstead Act; the responsibility of the individual states. Caregivers need to check into what is being done in their state and begin demanding that they take action if they haven’t already done so.
Dr. Hernández discusses what successes are to the caregiver, how she feels they are unique to each caregiving situation and how the government sees it all. She also speaks about the caregiving initiative.
Dr. Hernández describes what Consumer Directed Care is about and how it could support caregivers who are caring for loved ones at home. This is an issue caregivers need to understand in order to better advocate for themselves.
Medicare provides an opportunity to sign up for Prescription Drug Discount Plan for the elderly. The article lists pros and cons of the Plan.
