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.
You will have to pay towards your care and Medicare does have some limits on hospital coverage. For each benefit period in 2010 you pay: A total deductible of $1,100 for a hospital stay of 1-60 days. $275 per day for days 61-90 of a hospital stay. $550 per day for days 91-150 of a hospital stay (Lifetime Reserve Days).