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- Will I have any limitations after my total hip replacement?
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- Your therapist will advise you in maintaining total hip precautions. These are movements to avoid in order to protect your new hip while it is healing. The first precaution is not sitting on a low bed, chair or toilet. You do not want to raise your knees higher than your hip. A raised toilet seat or an extra pillow in the chair may be required depending upon your height. You will also be advised not to bend over to put your socks and shoes on. Occupational Therapy will work with you to use adapted equipment to safely do this ADL. Crossing your legs is not recommended. You also need to make sure not to turn your leg inward. Your Doctor will advise you how long these restrictions should remain in place.
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- Will I lose all my money if I need to go to a nursing home?
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- No, there are ways to protect money even in catastrophic situations with no advanced planning, which can protect up to fifty percent (50%) or more of the money.
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- Will my family member receive foods that they do not like?
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- Of course not. One of our Registered Dietitians and/or Dietetic Technicans will interview your family member within 24 hours to establish their likes and dislikes.
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- Will my insurance cover sub-acute rehabilitation?
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- Every insurance plan is different - the skilled nursing benefit will let you know what your coverage is for SNF.
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- Will my Medicare coverage be enough to pay for my stay in the Nursing Home?
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- In most cases yes, Medicare provides up to 100 days of coverage, per each benefit period. You must have been hospitalized for 3 days. You must have entered the nursing home within 30 days of that hospitalization. Medicare will pay 100% coverage up to day 20. Then there is a co-insurance that must be paid. Currently 133.50 for 2009 and 2010 137.50 per day you need a skilled need to continue the coverage. There is a maximum of 100 days per hospitalization and diagnosis. Skilled coverage includes physical occupational and speech therapy, daily IV therapy or wound care provided by a nurse daily or unstable medical conditions.
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