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Nebraska is covered by the Iowa HDSA Chapter
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Lincoln, NE 68504
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2nd Monday of the month
6:00 p.m.
Village Inn Restaurant
78th & Dodge Streets
Omaha, NE
Cathy McNeil
402-537-0739 or
Sandy Lozier
402-289-3010
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HD Experienced:
Dr. Markopolou
University of Nebraska Med. Center
P.O. Box 988480
Omaha, NE 68198-8480
Phone: 402-559-4086
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ACLF's/Adult Day Centers/Nursing Homes |
Nebraska State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Department on Aging
P.O. Box 95044
301 Centennial Mall-South
Lincoln,
NE 68509-5044
Phone: (402) 471-2306
FAX: (402) 471-4619
The Program serves as the advocate for long-term care facility residents in Nebraska. Ombudsmen investigate
any concern on behalf of a long-term care facility resident and mediate and negotiate to resolve the complaint to the resident's
satisfaction.
1-800-358-8802 or 402-471-9310 in Lincoln
Individuals who live in Adult Family Homes may require supervision and assistance with bathing, shaving, and dressing.
They don’t require on-going medical treatment and are able to self-administer medications.
Waiver Authorized Assisted Living in NebraskaMedicaid-eligible individuals, who require more intensive, nursing home levels of care, can get financial
assistance in paying for assisted living services from the Waiver program. |
Assisted Living ComplaintsThis section provides information on sources for reporting complaints or concerns regarding Nebraska
assisted living facilities.
Know The Facts Nebraska's Guide To Assisted Living-PDF document. Advice
on how to choose an Assisted Living Facility in Nebraska.
HD Experienced:
Valley Valhaven Nursing Center
P.O. Box 357
300 West Meigs St.
Valley, NE 68064,
Phone: 402-359-2533
Beverly Healthcare of Plattsmouth
602 So. 18th St.
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Phone: 402-296-2800 |
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State Resources
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Abuse
Hotline 1-800-652-1999
Hotline 1-800-876-6238
Hotline 1-800-652-1999
Aging
Care Management-assists frail, older individuals to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. A care manager completes a comprehensive
assessment and with the individual develops a plan of care to meet identified needs.
Caregiving
Lifespan Respite Subsidy- Providing care for an individual with special needs can affect the mental and physical well-being
of the caregiver. Eligibility is determined based on financial guidelines.
For help in locating a provider, call
1-866-RESPITE (737-7483)
Children
Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) - provides cash assistance to low-income families with minor children. ADC income is used to pay for family living expenses
like rent, utilities, food, clothing, and other necessities.
Disabled Children's Program (DCP) - provides funding to help families care for their children with disabilities at home. A family focused assessment process
determines the need for services.
Disability
Estate Planning
Financial
Food Stamps - Food Stamp benefits are given free of charge to households that meet the program guidelines for income and resources.
A household can be one person or a group of people who purchase and prepare meals together.
Energy Assistance - available to help those with limited incomes offset the cost of heating and cooling their homes.
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Financial continued
Reverse Mortgages-a home equity conversion mortgage allows homeowners to borrow against the equity or value in their homes without giving
it up and without making monthly payments.
Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) - provides services to low-income people. Services, like chores, adult day care, respite, transportation, etc. are
intended to enable individuals to be as self-sufficient as possible.
HIPAA Online - Nebraska Health and Human Services System HIPAA information and tools
People with HD may qualify for Nebraska's
Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool (CHIP)
Medicaid/Medicare/SSI
Medicaid - Medicaid generally pays the Medicare co-payments and deductible
Medicaid.It also covers the costs of nursing facilities, prescription drugs, inpatient/out-patient hospital services, rural
health clinic services, laboratory and X-ray services, and physicians' assistants. Nebraska rules relating to Medicaid
eligibility vary depending upon several factors. Services Covered by Nebraska's Medicaid
Documents in PDF format:
NICA Program-The Nebraska Health Insurance, Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (NICA) provides
information and counseling to older Nebraskans regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance.
QMB/SLMB Program-Some states are required to pay the Medicare premiums, co-payments, and deductibles for a special
class of Medicare beneficiaries called Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries. Nebraska covers this group under its Medicaid program.
As a result, services not covered by Medicare, including pharmacy, optical, and dental are covered.
Supplemental Security Income-Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal cash benefit program designed to guarantee a minimum
monthly income to those who are either 65 or older, blind, or disabled and who have limited incomes.
Helpline 1-800-836-7660
1-800-836-7660
Childrens services - funds outpatient treatment, middle intensity services including day treatment, respite care and
school-based wraparound.
Veterans
Vital Records
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Miscellaneous State Support |
Patient Advocacy Foundation State Locator
Ensuring equal access to health care to all Americans. Find out what
is available in your community. Information available on (to mention only a few from the entire list): Children,
Children's Health Insurance Programs, Community Referral, Disability Services, Financial Assistance, Food Stamps, Health Care,
Insurance, Legal, Medication/Drug Assistance and Special Needs
Private
Fuel Funds
There are non-federal dollars available from local fuel funds, which frequently are
contributed by your neighbors when they pay their utility bill. Ask the state energy assistance office for the local phone
number of the fuel fund nearest your residence. |
A directory of official state, county and goverment websites
Select from the list of State Benefit Program Contributors to read more about each State's benefits. To
determine if you may be eligible to receive benefits you must select from the list of State Benefit Program Contributors and
then click "am I eligible?" to begin the questionnaire.
State Resources-information or links related to Assistive Technologies, Disability Resources, Domestic Violence
Legal Information, Family Legal Guides, Family Services, Guardianship Programs, Health & Human Services Quick Locators,
Legal Assistance, Legal Forms - State & Federal, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs, Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver Programs,
Social Security Offices, Summer Camp Programs, United Way~Local Support and more.
United Way-Search By Zip Code will provide you with information on the United Way in your area. If they have a website,
they usually have a section called "How Do I Get Help?" Click on it and look for their "Quick Guide"
(To Human Services) for help in your area. You can print it out. Most guides are in PDF format and are a great
resources to put on your refrigerator! |
Applying For Government Benefits
Dental-Even if you cannot pay for dental care there are ways in which to receive help. Contact
the American Dental Association (ADA) (1-800-621-8099) to learn about dentists who assist individuals on fixed incomes by
offering their services at reduced fees.
GovBenefits.gov is a screening tool provided by the federal government to help you find government benefits that you
may be eligible to receive. |
There is no way to cover all
of the issues one might possible need to consider when selecting insurance coverage. Provides information on Free Care, General
Information, Children, Claims & Insurance Rates, Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare and Pre-Existing Conditions
and more.
Nebraska Consumer's Guide To Getting and Keeping Health Insurance. This guide summarize your protections, and so may not answer all of
your questions. It is not a substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice.
Locate Missing Records- families who have become responsible for another's affairs may need to request copies of lost records
needed to apply for benefits like Medicare or Medicaid, to make insurance claims, or to manage affairs. Resources in USA,
UK and Canada.
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Activities of Daily Living
Activities of daily living are a commonly used term in the health
care and professional caregiving world to describe a person's ability to care for him or herself. In a progressive disease,
such as Huntington's, measuring your loved one's Daily Living capabilities on a frequent basis (quarterly, semi-annually or
annually) can provide you and their primary care physician the ability to evaluate the severity of the changes and develop
a plan of care that allows for meeting both the physical and psycho-social needs of the care recipient.
Information covered on this link is resources which might help HD
families apply for Government and State disability benefits; how to estimate your benefits; makes appeals; how your physician
can assist you; and links to information for professionals such as HDSA Chapter Social Workers as well as other resources.
The information is designed to provide general advice only.
Communication
Communication/Speech in Huntington's Disease.
Currently have descriptions of several things causing problems in HD such as Aphasia, Apraxia, Miscommunication, Cognitive
Issues, plus many more. More to be added when time is available.
Looking for
prescription drug insurance? Find information on prescription drug plans and plans. Look up any medication prescribed,
check on Alternative medicines, and learn about safety issues. Learn about the "sliding scale" if you don't have insurance.
See the "New Drug Checklist-Q&A's", "Keeping Track of Side Effects" Over-The-Counter stuff and more. Also excellent links
to Rx Programs, Benefit Check Up, Medicare, and discount pharmaceutical drug discount programs. Information contained on the
individual pages of this site is provided for your reference and convenience only.
Avoiding Probate, Conservator~Guardianship, Estate Planning, Living & Other Trusts, Wills & Beneficiaries,
Employment Issues, Financial Aids. Divorce Issues, Legal, Emergency Planning and more.
What Is A Feeding Tube? When To Consider One. Feeding Tube Decision
in HD, Tube Feeding in Advanced Stages of HD,Using Baby Foods, Oral & Dental Care, Jean Miller Articles & Checklist
and a ton of resources including charts to help in care.
This website provides helpful forms to families living with Huntington's
Disease to help organize their daily caregiving needs. It contains DOZENS of forms you can use everyday, most of them are
in Word format for easy printing and sharing! |
HD Medical DefinitionsAn accumulation of definitions I found which are sometimes used to
describe symptoms of/or tests for HD or discuss other diseases or condition which have symptoms similar to Huntington's Disease.
The list is very long, but interesting!
Huntington's Disease
Symptoms
It is extremely important that you are familiar with all the possible
symptoms, which might be affecting the quality of life for the person with HD. The symptoms appearing in this section can
either be related to Juvenile Huntington's Disease, Huntington's Disease in adults, some other condition, or be caused by
a side affect to medication(s). This site is still being updated and developed.
Insurance
There is no way to cover all of the issues one might possible need
to consider when selecting insurance coverage. Provides information on Free Care, General Information, Children, Claims &
Insurance Rates, Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Medicaid/Medicare and Pre-Existing Conditions and more. If you would like
more information on a particular subject, use one of the Search Engines to help you find it.
Information here is either directly about Juvenile Huntington's Disease,
or other information, which will hopefully be helpful to families who have a child with JHD or are concerned about their child
having JHD. Information from the old JHD site, which I can no longer access to make changes, is being moved here as time permits.
When this is completed, this site will be deleted.
Caregiving articles written by Jean Miller, Betty Ann McDorman, Louise
Wilkinson and others plus links to other articles.
There are quite a few articles that describe
the various "stages" of HD. This site provides a Compilation of The [all] Stages Of HD. There are some resources available
at the end of "stage" plus each one is in Word format for printing or sharing.
This section deals specifically with Swallowing problems associated
with HD. It covers the description of problems in swallowing, therapies and products, questions to ask/FAQS, articles written
specifically for HD, Safety & Warning Signs, brochures, special diets, the 5 levels of food consistency, testing procedures
used to determine swallowing capacity, and more. Many items are available in Word for printing or sharing. Additional information
and tips will be added as time permits. |
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