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We understand the decision to consider getting help for yourself or a loved one may be difficult. Alden is here to help. We can offer advice and recommendations – at no charge – to assist you in making the right choice for you and your family.

Bobbie Skudrna, Executive Director of Alden Gardens of Waterford Assisted Living Community, discusses when you should consider assisted living for you or a loved one, and what to look for when searching for an assisted living center.

Certain sleep apnea conditions require a CPAP machine for treatment. A CPAP machine keeps airways open for continuous breathing during sleep. This means of treatment can improve sleep and reduce risk for other side effects related to sleep apnea.

Gennie Anderson, Respiratory Care Manager for Prism Health Care Services, discusses what you should know about CPAP machines to address sleep apnea.

Some patients require medical equipment for in-home care. Home medical equipment may be necessary but it isn’t always inexpensive.

Neidi Mack, Vice President of Ancillary Services for Prism Health Care Services, explains what home care medical equipment is covered by Medicaid, Medicare and insurance.

Technology is breaking onto the scene in many aspects of health care. One that has the ability to transform the lives of patients are the advancements that are helping to improve communication and monitoring for short-term rehabilitation and skilled health care. 

These technologies can help with everything from detecting falls to passive sensor-based systems that can track the number of visitors, the amount of time spent inside and outside the home, and sedentary behavior.

Rick Hoffman, Chief Information Officer at The Alden Network, discusses how technological advancements are improving short-term rehabilitation and skilled health care.

Lisa Gaucher Smith, RN, Admission Care Navigator with Family Home Health Network and Patricia Moore, MSW, LCSW, Executive Hospice Director with Family Home Health Network, discuss all you need to know about Hospice care benefits for your loved one.

When you need nursing care, rehabilitation, and therapy to gain back strength and flexibility, Alden can provide specialized rehabilitation, nursing and therapy care and services to help you achieve maximum functionality and independence again.

If you are on medicaid, you may have questions as to what is covered should you need skilled nursing care.

In this very informative podcast, Donna Williamson, Medicaid Specialist for The Alden Network, discusses medicaid benefits for skilled nursing care, and what you need to know to get the best care.