Easing The Discharge Process

Hospital Sitters: The Little-Known & Invaluable Resource for Hospitalized Alzheimer's & Dementia Patients

Hospital sitters are increasingly being recognized as a legitimate—and even necessary—element of a well-supported hospital stay, especially to fill in the gaps for hospitalized Alzheimer's or dementia patients. As patient advocates and caregivers, hospital...Read entire article »

Before Hospital Discharge—Evaluating Your Homecare Needs

If you are confined to bed, your hospital team (nurse or discharge planner) will assess your ability to move about and position yourself for maximum comfort and to prevent skin breakdown. They will decide whether...Read entire article »

Choosing a Home Health Agency: A How-to Guide

Choosing a Home Health Agency: A How-to Guide During a hospital discharge, people who require additional skilled care in the home are usually referred to a home health agency by the hospital discharge planner. But many consumers are finding that they need...Read entire article »

Advocate 101 for Family Caregivers: When your Loved One is Hospitalized

Advocate 101 for Family Caregivers: When your Loved One is Hospitalized As a family caregiver, short-term hospitalization of a loved one can be a difficult situation whether he or she is living in a long-term care facility or at home. As the family caregiver, the change...Read entire article »

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