Hope Hospice Caregiver Education Series on Medicare

Medicare, the federal health insurance plan for people 65+ and those with disabilities doesn’t have to be confusing. To help family caregivers who are trying to make sense of all the options available, Hope Hospice presents, Medicare: An overview and update, on Saturday, November 10, from 9:45 a.m. to noon. This class is offered by Hope Hospice as part of its Family Caregiver Education Series.

Katy Brady, MPH, CSA, from Alameda County’s Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HIPCAP), will share information about coverage, options for supplementing Medicare, consumer rights and protections, changes for 2019, hospital and skilled nursing facility rights, and detecting and reporting fraud and abuse.

Any community member engaged in the role of family caregiver or expecting to soon become a caregiver is invited to attend these classes. Classes are held at Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin (2nd floor conference room). Light refreshments will be served. Register online at HopeHospice.com or contact Hope Hospice Community Health Educator Debbie Emerson at debe@hopehospice.com.

Hope Hospice’s Family Caregiver Education Series offers 14 classes designed to provide training, education, support, and resources for those caring for loved ones with chronic or disabling conditions. To download a copy of the class schedule, go to HopeHospice.com and select the Family Caregiver Education Series.

These classes are available at no cost to all community members; however, donations to Hope Hospice are greatly appreciated. This program is supported in part by a generous grant from the Rotary Club of Pleasanton.

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About Hope Hospice

For nearly 40 years, Hope Hospice has provided personalized end-of-life care to families in the Tri-Valley and surrounding communities. Included in its scope of care is hospice and home health care, bereavement and community education. As a community-led, non-profit organization, Hope Hospice offers services regardless of insurance, income status or nation of origin or religion. Staff is available 24/7. Hope Hospice is accredited by the Joint Commission, licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services and Medicare/Medi-Cal certified. Learn more at HopeHospice.com or contact us at (925) 829-8770.