Avoid animal purines: Avoid foods rich in animal purines. Examples include: beef, lamb, pork, and shellfish. Alcoholic beverages, especially beer and spirits (whiskey, vodka) are also high in purines. Some studies suggest moderate wine consumption is less likely to cause gout attacks.
Medicare will only cover up to 100 days in a skilled nursing facility though, and only if you meet some very specific criteria: 1  3-Day Hospital Stay: You must have been at a hospital For 3 days AND. 2  Level of Care: You must also need skilled nursing care 7 days a week, or skilled therapy services 5 days a week.
Coverage for inpatient care in a hospital. For inpatient hospital stays, Medicare will pay: 100 percent of costs for up to 60 days of inpatient care, after you pay the deductible. You pay $1,288 in 2016. After 60 days, beneficiaries are responsible for coinsurance costs. In 2016, beneficiaries must pay $322/day.