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   Alternatives to Nursing Home Care (Separate Website)
Information about Medicare covered programs that are available for people who need nursing home care but would rather live in their own home.
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  
   
   Long Term Care Insurance (Separate Website)
Things to think about before buying long term care insurance.
By: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)
  
   
   Medicare Coverage of Skilled Nursing Facility Care This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This article explains skilled care that is covered by Medicare. This links to a PDF file and is long.
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  
   
   Nursing Home Resident Rights (Separate Website)
Information about the rights of nursing home residents.
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  
   
   Talking With Aging Parents About Finances (Separate Website)
This article discusses several legal options for older people who need assistance in managing their finances or who may need assistance in the future. These include joint checking accounts, powers of attorney, living trusts, appointment of a representative payee, conservatorship, and guardianship. This article also adresses the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative that must be weighed in light of your specific family circumstances.
By: Montana State University Extension
  
   
   Nursing Home Checklist This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
A check list that helps you evaluate nursing homes.
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  
   
   Nursing Home Compare (Separate Website)
The primary purpose of the Nursing Home Compare tool is to provide detailed information about the past performance, including quality, staffing and inspection information, for every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
By: Medicare.gov
  
   
 
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