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.
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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
What can I do when the rehab center wants to discharge my mom when she still has a UTI?
11 AnswersCharlesmorris2 Answered Sep 21, 2023Is it possible (or reasonable) for a 91yr old to return to her home after she's acquired a C Diff infection in the hospital?
15 Answersolddude Answered Sep 21, 2023Palliative care decision.
4 AnswersSnoopyLove Replied Sep 20, 2023Caring for my dad in home or sending him to a full-time care facility after his stay in rehab?
14 Answersmstrbill Replied Sep 18, 2023
Hospital Discharge Discussions
My 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 18, 2023I did a "fast appeal" through insurance to stop the hospital from discharging my son from the hospital. It worked.
1 CommentAlvaDeer Commented Jan 29, 2023Mother died less than 24 hours after hospital discharge. Any advice?
6 CommentsDaughterof1930 Commented Dec 26, 2022Has anyone successfully switched a patient from a skilled nursing home to inpatient hospital rehab?
2 CommentsBarbBrooklyn Commented Jul 2021
Hospital Discharge Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Cognitive Decline
- Violent Behavior
- Memory Loss
- Cancer
- Dementia Behaviors
- Dementia Wandering
- Aging in Place
- Home Modification
- Mild Dementia
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Signs of Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Adult Day Care
- Caregiving
- Severe Dementia
- Chemotherapy
- Prostate Cancer
- Area Agency on Aging
- Moderate Dementia