Medical care

Home Medical care

Rehabilitative Care at Warm Beach Senior Community, with Scott Ernst

The Warm Beach Senior Community provides post acute and rehabilitative care following hospitalization. Scott Ernst says they fulfill the need for skilled nursing and...

With a Little Help: Homecare Associates, with Shawn D’Amelio

Shawn D'Amelio talks about CarePartners Living partnerships such as With A Little Help. She is the VP of Washington State Homecare Association, which is...
Veterans benefits 2022

Rates for VA Compensation, a.k.a. Disability

When qualifications are met, the Department of Veterans Affairs rates the level of disability, from 0 to 100 in increments of 10. The money received is based on that level. Elder law attorney Jim Koewler joins Suzanne to talk about the money paid out for VA Compensation. A single, 100% disabled veteran would qualify for $3,332.06/month in 2022, whereas for a married veteran the level is $3,517.84/month. On top of Compensation, a special monthly compensation can also be paid, and the money varies.
Learning about VA benefits

VA benefits overview and the Pension program (Aid and Attendance), Part 5

Veterans benefits, claims, and appeals under the current rules: If your loved ones have spent any time in the military, they may qualify for benefits you might not be aware with. This segment covers Eligibility Update for VA Pension (a.k.a. Aid and Attendance): Financial eligibility, prior transfers, and tricky issues,
Christian Care Ministry CEO Brandon Harvath

Medi-Share 65+ Foundational Principles

Christian Care Ministry President and CEO Brandon Harvath joins Suzanne to describe the four foundational principles of the Medicare resource Medi-Share 65+.
Angelia Brigance

Keeping Senior Care Staff and Residents Safe, with Angelia Brigance

Angelia Brigance describes the methods used to keep senior care staff and residents safe during the pandemic, and the various stages of reopening. Allowing...
2022 Veterans benefits

VA benefits overview and the Pension program (Aid and Attendance), Part 3

Learn more about eligibility updates for the VA Pension (a.k.a. Aid and Attendance) with Elder law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler. This segment begins a conversation on who is eligible for veterans benefits and covers eligibility update for VA Pension.
Benefits for veterans 2022

Overview of VA Long Term Care Services

Elder law attorney Jim Koewler joins Suzanne to talk about presumptive qualifications for VA Compensation, particularly service during Vietnam, in which veterans are presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange if certain disabilities have occurred. At the 6 minute point, Jim talks about services administered through the health side of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the same group that runs the VA hospital.

Dental Care at The Smile Store

Stephen DePiro is vice president and clinical director of The Smile Store, which helps seniors with dental care. They provide dentures, partials, implant alternatives,...
Senior medical are

Medi-Share 65+ Success Stories

Medi-Share President and CEO Brandon Harvath joins Suzanne to share success stories.