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.
Medicare Part A is hospital insurance that covers inpatient hospital care and certain home care. Medicare Part A is usually free if you or your spouse paid Medicare taxes while working. If not, it can cost up to $413 each month in 2017. Hospital and skilled nursing facility stays come with deductibles and co-insurance.