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Help With Home-Care Bills DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Do you know of any resources that can help with my mother’s home-care bills? She is recovering from a stroke and needs in-home care, but I understand Medicare doesn’t cover it. She doesn’t have long-term care insurance. --Stressed-Out Daughter Dear Stressed-Out: Depending on your mother's circumstances, there are a number of government and not-for-profit programs that can that either subsidize or pay for your mom’s home care or offer aid in other ways. Here’s where to look for help. Medicare Coverage If your mom is recovering from a stroke, the first thing you need to know is that Medicare does cover a variety of in-home health care services. To be eligible your mom must be “homebound,” and her doctor will need to approve a “plan of care” confirming that she needs skilled-nursing care or skilled-therapy services from a physical or speech therapist. Her doctor can also request the services of an occupational therapist and a non-medical home aide to assist with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing and using the bathroom. But, be aware that Medicare will not pay for non-medical home aide services alone, if your mom does not need skilled-nursing or skilledtherapy services too. Homemaker services, such as shopping, meal preparation and cleaning are not covered either.

Medicaid-eligible patients get PACE for free, but if your mom is not eligible for Medicaid, she may be charged a monthly premium, though far less than she would pay a private service. To see if PACE is available in your mom’s area, see NPAonline.org. Veterans Benefits If your mom is a veteran, or a surviving spouse of a veteran, the VA also offers some benefits that can help pay her in-home care. One is “Aid and Attendance or Housebound Allowances,” which are supplemental monthly benefits for veterans already receiving a monthly VA pension and requiring healthcare. Veterans and surviving spouses qualify if they have certain disabilities or need help with activities such as dressing, bathing, and feeding, among other criteria. Go to Vets.gov/pension for more information. Another option is the “Veteran-Directed Care” program. This program, available through VA medical centers in 38 states, as well as in Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, provides as much as $2,000 a month that can be used to pay a professional or family member or friend for home care. The program is open to any veteran who meets the criteria, including requiring help with three or more activities of daily living. Visit the “Home and Community Based Services” section at VA.gov/geriatrics for information. To look for additional programs in your area that can help pay your mom’s home care, go to PayingForSeniorCare.com and use their Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool.

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Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

* On Jan. 9, 1776, writer Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet “Common Sense,” setting forth his arguments in favor of American independence. Pamphlets were an important medium for the spread of ideas in the 16th through 19th centuries. * On Jan. 12, 1926, the two-man comedy series “Sam ‘n’ Henry” debuts on Chicago’s WGN radio station. Two years later, after changing its name to “Amos ‘n’ Andy,” it became one of the most popular radio programs in American history. * On Jan. 11, 1935, American aviatrix Amelia Earhart departs Wheeler Field in Honolulu on a solo flight to North America. Hawaiian commercial interests had offered a $10,000 award to whoever first accomplished the flight. The next day, after traveling 2,400 miles in 18 hours, Earhart landed safely in Oakland, California. * On Jan. 10, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt introduces the lend-lease program to Congress to help Britain beat back Hitler’s advance while keeping America involved only indirectly in World War II. By the end of the war, more than $50 billion in funds, weapons, aircraft and ships had been distributed to 44 countries. * On Jan. 8, 1962, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, is exhibited for the first time in America.

For more information on how this works, call 1-800-MEDICARE or see Medicare.gov/ coverage/home-health-services.html.

* On Jan. 14, 1973, the Miami Dolphins defeat the Washington Redskins 14-7 at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Super Bowl VII, becoming the first team in NFL history to finish with an undefeated season.

Medicaid Options If your mother's income is low enough she may qualify for Medicaid, which offers different programs that can pay for non-medical home care, home health care and other in-home support services. These programs, often referred to as Home and Community Based Services, are state-specific and their eligibility and benefits will vary. To find out if your mom is eligible, contact her state Medicaid agency (see Medicaid.gov).

* On Jan. 13, 1982, an Air Florida Boeing 727 plunges into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., killing 78 people. The crash, caused by bad weather, took place only 2 miles from the White House. Investigators said the plane had to wait too long after being de-iced before it could take off, allowing new ice to accumulate on the wings. (c) 2017 Hearst Communications, Inc.

State Programs If your mom doesn’t qualify for the Medicare or Medicaid options, check to see if her state offers any state-funded homecare programs. These programs may provide caregivers or vouchers that can help pay for care. To find out about these services, call the Area Agency on Aging near your mom – see ElderCare.gov or call 800-677-1116 for contact information.

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Enclosed you will find a photo of a Victorian lady’s chair. I recently purchased it and just had it reupholstered. The back height is 42 inches; the front width is 23 inches; and the sides are 20 inches. I believe the chair was made around 1860. What can you tell me about my chair and its insurance value?

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ing the Rococo Revival period of the Victorian era. The period began in 1837, during the reign of Queen Victoria and the Industrial Revolution. The era lasted until 1900. There were at least 10 Victorian substyles that were influenced by earlier periods of design. The Rococo Revival style occurred from 1845 to 1870. The balloon back, cabriole legs, molded serpentine apron that frames the seat and fingermolded frame are representative of Rococo Revival. Lady’s chairs are also known as parlor chairs and were frequently accompanied by gentleman’s chairs. They were a smaller version of gentleman’s chairs and designed to accommodate women’s heavy skirts and bustles. Your chair was made around 1850 to 1860. It should be insured for $500 to $800.

This mark is on each piece of a set of dishes that I have. It was given to me by an elderly lady 30 years ago. It originally was a ser vice for eight, but some dishes have been broken and it is now a ser vice for six. The set includes two small ser ving bowls, a small platter, a covered soup tureen, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Each piece is decorated with pastel flowers and silver bands on the edges against a white background. I am planning to downsize and move to a smaller home, and would like to sell the set. Any information on the maker and the value of my set will be greatly appreciated.

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awards. In 1904 it was awarded a medal for its semi-porcelain at the St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Pope-Gosser China Company closed in 1958. There is not a lively market for vintage sets of china. As a result, the value for sets similar to yours is very modest. You might try selling your set online, or on consignment in an antiques and collectibles shop. Your set was made around 1940 and might sell in an antiques shop in the range of $150 to $350. Pope-Gosser China Co. was founded in 1902.

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