Lessons From the Front Line

• Hear personal stories from an interactive panel of professionals and how they faced the challenges of a chronic diagnosis or, crisis;
• Gain valuable insight and legal and social work tips about Medicare’s emergency room observation status (affecting payment), how to deal with Medicare’s limitations on reimbursement in a rehab, and guardianship so you can be an effective advocate;
• Learn about the importance of properly drafted legal documents including medical advance directives to help you make medical and financial decisions for your loved one;
• Identify resources to take care of you the caregiver.