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
My 83 year-old mother has intermittent episodes of confusion, crying, and agitation. She does not want to go to a nursing home.
18 Answerscover9339 Replied Oct 11, 2024Getting Dad (72 yrs) back into another inpatient rehabilitation facility or even SNF after being kicked out of rehab facility?
12 Answerscover9339 Replied Oct 9, 2024If patient is denied Medicaid but already in nursing home can they be discharged and what if pick up is refused?
9 AnswersCaringWifeAZ Answered Oct 8, 2024I filed an appeal and won on default. Question: Can resident get discharged with a 24hr notice on the weekend?
2 Answers97yroldmom Answered Oct 4, 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?
2 Commentslealonnie1 Commented Oct 9, 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.
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