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
Can a rehab facility discharge my husband, who had a stroke five weeks ago, when I am unable to care for him?
10 AnswersIgloocar Replied Nov 12, 2024Is this normal? I am having difficulty finding help.
19 AnswersIgloocar Answered Nov 12, 2024Getting a patient into the house. Will hospice help us move patient into their house?
19 Answersmy2cents Answered Nov 11, 2024Can the SNF discharge my sister after three weeks when I do not have a live-in caregiver identified?
4 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Nov 10, 2024
Hospital Discharge Discussions
How much to hire? How many hours are they available each day for someone to be there for her when we can’t all day?
5 CommentsCaregivingsucks Commented Oct 19, 2024Need 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, 2024
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- Mild Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Adult Day Care
- Caregiving
- Signs of Dementia
- Severe Dementia
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