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.
Traditional Medicare hospital coverage. Here is a breakdown of how much Medicare will cover and how much youâll owe out-of-pocket for individual hospital benefit periods: You will be expected to pay for the initial cost of your hospital stay, up to a limit of $1,260. This comprises your hospital deductible for Medicare Part A. As opposed to other Medicare deductibles, it begins anew with every hospital benefit period, rather than your first admission to the hospital each year.