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How Advocates Help Patients Access Affordable Medication

Advocates help you afford Part D meds with generics, appeals, Extra Help, Payment Plan.

August 12 2025

Home Safety and Accessibility

Home safety tips for older adults, caregivers, funding help, and how to get an evaluation.

August 12 2025

Empowering seniors against discrimination

Spot and respond to age bias in care, work, housing. Know your rights. We stand with you.

August 12 2025

The Importance of Regular Healthcare Checkups

Stay on track with screenings and vaccines. We help you use Medicare visits and rewards.

August 12 2025

Avoiding Scams and Frauds

Spot healthcare scams, protect Medicare, report fraud. Our advocates help you stay safe.

August 12 2025

How Healthcare Advocates Help with Nutrition and Food Security

Get Medicare dietitian care, SNAP, Meals on Wheels, and more with advocate support.

August 12 2025

How Healthcare Advocates Help with Clear Healthcare Communication

Make doctor visits easier. Advocates prep questions, manage calls, keep teams in sync.

August 12 2025

Discovering Social Events in Your Area

Find local senior events and classes. Use trusted tools. Advocates help you get there.

August 12 2025

Accessible Transportation Assistance

Get safe rides to care. Medicare and Medicaid coverage, ADA paratransit, advocate help.

August 12 2025

Breaking Down Medical Bills

Read bills, compare with EOB or MSN, spot errors, use No Surprises Act. Advocates help.

August 12 2025

Navigating confusing bills

Challenge bills, check EOB and MSN, use No Surprises Act, Understood Care advocates.

August 12 2025

Exploring solutions to medication expenses

Lower drug costs with 2025 Part D cap, insulin limits, free vaccines, Extra Help.

August 12 2025

Do You Qualify for Medicare’s Community Health Integration or Principal Illness Navigation Programs?

See if you qualify for Medicare CHI or PIN. Learn benefits with Understood Care advocates.

August 12 2025

Benefits of Medicare’s CHI and PIN Programs

Medicare CHI and PIN improve care coordination, access to resources, and health outcomes.

August 12 2025

What is Medicare’s Principal Illness Navigation (PIN)?

Medicare PIN: coverage, eligibility, costs, billing, support for serious illness care.

August 12 2025

What is Medicare’s Community Health Integration (CHI) and Who Qualifies?

Medicare PIN: coverage, eligibility, costs, billing, support for serious illness care.

August 12 2025

What Are Healthcare Advocates?

Advocates help you understand options, coordinate care, insurance, and resources safely.

August 12 2025

Safe Storage and Disposal

Store meds safely. Protect kids and pets. Dispose with DEA sites or mail back.

August 12 2025

Talking with Your Healthcare Provider

Prepare for visits, ask clear questions, use teach back, discuss meds, and follow up.

August 12 2025

Managing Medication Side Effects

Recognize, reduce, and report side effects with preparation and clear communication.

August 12 2025

Food and Drug Interactions

Foods and supplements that change medicines, with timing tips and safety checklists.

August 12 2025

Timing and Dosage

Take the right dose at the right time for safer meds. Tips for older adults, caregivers.

August 12 2025

Know Your Medication

Understand meds and supplements. Read labels, keep a list, check interactions, store well.

August 12 2025

Why Medication-Specific Tips Matter

Medication specific tips for safer results. Know timing, food, technique, age needs.

August 12 2025

Evidence-Based Strategies to Manage Side Effects

Manage side effects, lower risks, and know when to seek urgent care, with trusted steps.

August 12 2025

Common Neuropathy Medications and What to Watch For

Neuropathy meds guide gabapentin, duloxetine, lidocaine, capsaicin, safety tips.

August 12 2025

Why Neuropathy Medications Often Cause Side Effects

Manage neuropathy side effects. Spot issues early, stay safe, work with your care team.

August 12 2025

Managing Neuropathy Medication Side Effects

Manage neuropathy med side effects. Know safety flags, interactions, when to call.

August 12 2025

Medication-Specific Tips

Medication specific tips for safe use and better results from top medical institutions.

August 12 2025

Neuropathy care

Manage peripheral neuropathy with proven treatments, lifestyle tips, and trusted support.

August 12 2025

Advocates and Support Services

Advocates and services guide you through care, improving communication and coordination.

August 12 2025

Why Advocates Matter for Your Care

Advocates boost safety and decisions. Help with communication, meds, discharge, benefits.

August 12 2025

What Are Advocates and Support Services?

Know what advocates do, how they work with your team, and choose help with clear steps.

August 12 2025

Community and Peer Support

Community and peer support boost health, ease loneliness, and build coping skills.

August 12 2025

Financial Help

Lower medical costs with Medicare Savings, Extra Help, Medicaid, VA benefits, and more.

August 12 2025

Lifestyle and Home Remedies for Neuropathy

Manage neuropathy at home with activity, foot care, falls, sleep, nutrition, stress.

August 12 2025

Non-Drug Therapies That Work for Neuropathy

Non drug neuropathy care exercise, foot care, balance, mind body, TENS, spinal cord stim.

August 12 2025

First-Line Treatments for Neuropathy

First line neuropathy meds and non drug options. Choose safely and steps if pain lasts.

August 12 2025

Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy

Understand peripheral neuropathy causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and safety tips

August 12 2025

Neuropathy and Preventing Further Nerve Damage

Protect nerves with blood sugar control, foot care, safe activity, med review, support.

August 12 2025

Living with Diabetes

Diabetes guide for patients and caregivers daily care, A1C, meals, activity, sick day tips

August 12 2025

Nerve damage (neuropathy)

Understand neuropathy causes, symptoms, diagnosis, pain control, safety tips.

August 12 2025

Medical History and Physical Exam

What to expect in a medical history and exam, how to prepare, testing, prevention.

August 12 2025

Diagnostic Tests

Understand tests why ordered prep results next steps screening vs diagnostic and quality.

August 12 2025

Identifying Underlying Conditions

Steps to spot issues, prep for visits, understand tests, catch warnings, coordinate care.

August 12 2025

Neuropathy Individualized Treatment

Personalized neuropathy care to ease symptoms and improve life. Know when to seek help.

August 12 2025

Neuropathy Ongoing Management

Neuropathy self care guide pain, foot safety, falls, meds, non drug tips, follow up.

August 12 2025

Neuropathy Treatment

Treat neuropathy first line meds, non drug care, foot care, urgent help tips.

August 12 2025

How advocates help with Neuropathy care

Advocates help neuropathy care with coordination, meds, costs, safety. Evidence based.

August 12 2025

Chronic Care

Supportive chronic care guide on self care, meds, movement, nutrition, vaccines, falls.

August 12 2025

Chronic Care Management for Older Adults

Chronic care for older adults with multiple conditions, steps, Medicare CCM, advocates.

August 12 2025

Key Elements of Effective Chronic Care

Chronic care essentials from team care and plans to meds, monitoring, and social needs.

August 12 2025

What is Chronic Care

What chronic care includes, who benefits, how plans work, and how to start.

August 12 2025

Why Chronic Care Is So Important

Stay healthier with chronic care. What it is, why it matters, and how to use it.

August 12 2025