Hospital Discharge Planning
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How and When to Update a Senior’s Care Plan
Once a geriatric care plan has been established, it should be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure its continued effectiveness for the senior, their primary caregiver, and other members of the care team.
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Providing healthful post-hospital care for seniors can prevent unnecessary re-hospitalization. Discover 5 tips for effective care following a hospital discharge.
2 CommentsReturning to Senior Housing After a Hospital Stay
A hospital stay can seriously affect a senior’s health and independence. Understanding the common issues that occur during care transitions will help you and your loved one know what to expect and ensure the discharge process goes as smoothly as possible.
0 CommentsA Typical Day in a Senior Rehab Facility
After being hospitalized seniors are often prescribed a stay at an inpatient rehabilitation facility to help them get back on their feet. While the focus of their stay is rehabilitation, the services provided by a skilled nursing facility are not limited to therapy.
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Hospital Discharge Questions
Any advice on how to handle a relative that doesn't qualify for Medicaid but doesn't make enough money to privately pay skilled nursing?
12 Answersmrsand4 Answered 22 hours agoER failed to examine my mother in law for dementia and released her after we asked them not to and lost her what can I do?
8 AnswersCaregiverL Answered Sep 26, 2024We don't know what to do!
5 AnswersRouqefort Replied Sep 20, 2024Looking for in-home care for older brother in the state of Illinois.
3 Answersjwellsy Answered Sep 12, 2024
Hospital Discharge Discussions
Need help finding my husband, who is probably a ward of the state of Texas.
8 CommentsJTQJOTSM Commented May 13, 2024What to ask before hospital discharge?
5 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Mar 1, 2024Discharge planning woes.
5 Commentscxmoody Commented Feb 3, 2024My 84 yr old mom went to Kaiser. The emergency room doctor notified me she has a UTI and was sending her home with transport. Any advice?
4 Commentslealonnie1 Commented Feb 2023
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