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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
My mom is in the hospital, but insists on coming home. What do I do?
30 AnswersTaarna Answered Jun 22, 2025My mother (93yo) had pneumonia and was discharged on hospice care. I do not feel this is correct. Recovered, thriving, need for skilled, HOW?
11 AnswersGrandma1954 Replied Jun 21, 2025Mom has a brain bleed from a recent fall.
9 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Jun 17, 2025What are current protocols for discharge of patients from rehab centers who test positive for Covid?
1 AnswerAlvaDeer Answered Jun 9, 2025
Hospital Discharge Discussions
I’m suffering from a head injury, I was in a coma for 3/12 months and I’m now homeless. My wife is in Georgia and I’m trying to get closer.
1 CommentGeaton777 Commented Apr 21, 2025How 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 2024What to ask before hospital discharge?
5 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Mar 2024
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- Adult Day Care
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Severe Dementia
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