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Fight Back Against Small Fiber Neuropathy

Confirm small fiber neuropathy with tests and find proven treatments therapy and coordination

August 12 2025

DME Access

Get Medicare to cover medical equipment from order to delivery prior authorization and cost

August 12 2025

Disability Benefits Made Simple

et benefits, housing, and work help, and learn your rights with simple steps.

August 12 2025

Preventative Care

Medicare preventive care wellness visits, screenings, vaccines, and easy scheduling.

August 12 2025

Reclaiming life after stroke

Clear steps to recover after stroke with therapy, equipment, prevention, and advocacy.

August 12 2025

Home Care with Medicare Coverage

Medicare home health basics eligibility, homebound rules, costs, and how to start.

August 12 2025

How Advocates Help You Find Your Best Health Plan

Advocates compare Medicare plans, costs, drugs, and networks to find your best fit

August 12 2025

Senior housing simplified

Find the right senior housing fit and costs with advocate support and resources

August 12 2025

Medication Management

Simple medication management for seniors and caregivers with pill packs, sync, and MTM.

August 12 2025

Navigating Chronic Conditions Together

Step by step support for chronic conditions. Medicare covered PIN and CHI coordinate care.

August 12 2025

Life Changing Diabetes Care

Lower A1C, manage meds, use CGM or pumps, save with Medicare, advocates can help

August 12 2025

Senior Health Hacks

Tips to eat well, move safely, sleep well, manage meds, visits, vaccines, advocate help

August 12 2025

Beating Neuropathy Pain

Ease neuropathy pain with meds, topicals, therapy, good footwear, and advocate help.

August 12 2025

End of life journey

End of life care explained hospice and palliative services, planning, and advocate help

August 12 2025

See The Right Doctor Faster

Advocates verify coverage, manage referrals, schedule visits, and follow up on care

August 12 2025

How an Advocate Helps You Get Mobility Equipment

Get Medicare covered mobility equipment with advocate help from visit to delivery

August 12 2025

Is a Denied Claim Your Financial Responsibility?

Denied claim or surprise bill? Learn EOBs, Medicare appeals, and get advocate help.

August 12 2025

What support is available for Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s support for care, safety, meds, rides, planning, and advocate help by your side

August 12 2025

Home safety with walkers

Home safety for walkers including thresholds, rugs, ramps, lighting, grab bars, and checklists

August 12 2025

Cruise and train travel with mobility devices

Plan accessible cruise and train trips with your wheelchair or scooter, plus boarding tips

August 12 2025

Airline travel with scooters and wheelchairs

FAA, TSA, and DOT rules for wheelchair and scooter batteries plus packing and gate tips

August 12 2025

All terrain rollators

All-terrain rollator tips for grass, gravel, and uneven paths with proper fit and brakes

August 12 2025

Narrow or petite walkers for small doorways and shorter adults

Fit narrow walkers for short adults and tight spaces. Measure handle and doorway width.

August 12 2025

Upright walkers compared to standard walkers

Compare upright rollators and walkers for fit, safety, balance, and best use cases

August 12 2025

Caregiver Support

Caregiver help with respite, Medicare Advantage, coordination, rides, bills, and forms

August 12 2025

Do you have Urology needs?

Urology care made simple with Medicare PSA timing, symptoms, tests, and advocate help

August 12 2025

How our care team assists you?

Clinicians and advocates coordinate care, rides, medication savings, and Medicare CHI PIN

August 12 2025

Keeping your vision healthy

Vision loss guide covering causes, warning signs, care, Medicare, and advocate help

August 12 2025

What is a Patient Navigator

Expert guidance from Understood Care on healthcare, Medicare, conditions, and advocacy

August 12 2025

Does Medicare cover dental appointments

Medicare dental coverage, benefits, and advocate help with visits and rides

August 12 2025

How Advocates Help Patients Access Affordable Medication

Advocates help you afford Part D meds with generics, appeals, Extra Help, and payment plans.

August 12 2025

Home Safety and Accessibility

Home safety tips for seniors, caregiver guidance, funding help, and safety evaluations.

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, resource access, 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