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.
0 CommentsProviding Healthful Post-Hospital Care for Seniors
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 determine my mom is unfit to go back home?
4 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Apr 20, 2024Should a patient be walking before leaving the hospital?
12 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Apr 20, 2024Looking for support/thoughts on Stroke/BMI 14/helpless 66 yr. old mom.
12 AnswersMACinCT Answered Apr 16, 2024Father is being forced to discharge from the hospital to home. Can they do that?
6 AnswersLilyLavalle Replied Apr 14, 2024
Hospital Discharge Discussions
What 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 2023I did a "fast appeal" through insurance to stop the hospital from discharging my son from the hospital. It worked.
1 CommentAlvaDeer Commented Jan 2023
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