What is a Care Plan?

A Care Plan visit at Memory & Movement Charlotte is an annual one-on-one visit for the primary care partner or caregiver, an MMC nurse practitioner or physician assistant, and a social worker.

• Patients do not attend this one-hour appointment.
• Annual Care Plans typically improve the quality of life for the patient and caregiver.
• The appointment is covered by Medicare if the patient meets the criteria below:
  • a diagnosis of cognitive impairment/dementia
  • has primary or secondary Medicare insurance
  • has had an appointment with an MMC provider in the last 3 months
  • has not had a Care Plan visit in the previous 6 months
  • is not under hospice care
• Patients who do not have Medicare will have an out-of-pocket expense for a Care Plan visit. If the patient does not have Medicare, please let your provider know or notify the office to discuss alternative payment options.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

• Diagnosis and treatment
• Main concerns and goals
• Advance Directives
• Home environment
• Safety assessment with recommendations
• Strategies for behavior, personal care,and communication
• Caregiver stress
• Community resources

AFTER THE VISIT

A written Care Plan is provided to put in the binder for future reference.

TO SCHEDULE

Please call the office or talk to your provider at the next appointment.