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Our guides provide you with the skills, checklists and tips for caring for your loved one. Our content is authored by highly qualified registered nurses with a combined total of 60 years of expertise in various healthcare settings such as acute, community and home care.

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  • A diabetes prevention program using structured health behavior change. 9 in 10 cases of diabetes can be avoided by making key lifestyle changes.

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  • Supervised exercise therapy (SET) is used to alleviate painful and disruptive symptoms associated with peripheral artery disease.

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  • SNF is post-acute care, typically following a hospitalization, provided most often in a facility, that involves licensed nursing care and oversight.

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  • Dialysis is used in end-stage renal (kidney) disease to replace kidney function and cleanse the body of toxins.

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  • For those who misuse alcohol but are not alcohol-dependent. Misuse is too much, too often. Dependence is the inability to quit.

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  • Pulmonary rehab services help people with lung disease live and breathe better, as well as improve chest strength and physical endurance.

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  • Annual blood test and digital exam for abnormalities of the prostate in all men 50 and older.

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  • Podiatry is an essential service for those with vulnerable or problematic lower legs, ankles, and feet.

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  • Poor dental care can lead to infection, chewing/swallowing problems, even heart, lung, and brain diseases, as well as an inability to enjoy our favorite foods!

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  • Acupuncture for long-term back pain relief. Even those with a fear of needles are able to embrace this ancient procedure.

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  • Therapeutic massage aims to release tense and painful muscle knots that cause chronic physical discomfort, stress, headaches, and immobility.

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  • AZ Blue Best Life Plus (HMO): Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP)

    A diabetes prevention program using structured health behavior change. 9 in 10 cases of diabetes can be avoided by making key lifestyle changes.

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Helpful is an app to make caregiving easier. We integrate your loved one’s insurance benefits, medical records and caregiving guides into an immediate, accessible and user-friendly experience. Helpful supports your care needs by eliminating administrative tasks and providing technology to support your caregiving experience.

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