Congress Acts on Medicare Therapy Services Issue

Congress and the President recently extended the Medicare therapy caps exceptions process through December 31, 2012.

This means that stroke survivors covered by Medicare who need more therapy than the caps allow will still have access to those services through 2012. However, new restrictions on therapy services were also added. Read more about this issue and how you can help today.

1,000+ Careliving Members

Careliving Community, a private social network for caregivers, launched six weeks ago and more than 1,000 members are actively talking on the discussion forum about issues such as changing roles, caregiver depression and respite care.

Caregivers and family members of stroke survivors: connect with other caregivers and share your experiences. Discover Careliving today!

It’s Not Too Late!

Watch on demand the dynamic discussion that took place during last week’s iHOPE: Fatigue and Rehab at Home Ask the Experts. If you submitted a question in advance and missed the event or if you wish to learn more about the topics addressed be sure to watch it today!

You can also view the original webinars:

• iHOPE: Fatigue and Stroke
• iHOPE: Rehab at Home Post-Stroke
  

Work Post-Stroke

National Stroke Association’s Living After Stroke: Social and Physical Support for Returning to Work—an archived webinar and accompanying resource guide—will assist you during the process of returning to work. Use these resources to get valuable information and strategies.

May is Coming Soon

National Stroke Awareness Month will be here before you know it. Check out the online Stroke Awareness Resource Center for tips on how you can get involved.

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