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      Medical Gaslighting and What to Do About It

      Have you ever felt like a doctor just isn’t listening to what you’re saying? Unfortunately, many of us have experienced medical...


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      Tags: Senior Health, Hospital

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      Overcoming Gaps in Discharge Planning

      When a loved one is getting ready to leave the hospital, the discharge planning process should help you and your family...


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      Tags: Hospital

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      How Families Can Help with Hospital Discharge Planning

      When a loved one is in the hospital, all you can think about is getting them well enough to go home. But when the time comes to...


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      The Psychological Effect of a Hospital Stay on Seniors

      While time in the hospital can help a senior physically, it can have adverse effects on their mental health. Treatment can turn...


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      How Home Care Reduces Hospital Readmissions

      Did you know that as many as 1 in 3 seniors are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of being discharged? Despite the best...


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      Fun Activities for Seniors in the Hospital

      Once a senior is treated in the hospital, they are more likely to be readmitted and have other overnight hospitalizations. The...


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      Tags: Senior Activities, Hospital

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      The Top 5 Reasons for Hospital Readmission

      Despite proper medical attention and care from loving family members, approximately 15% of seniors are readmitted to a hospital...


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      Tags: Senior Health, Hospital

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      Ensuring a Senior's Safe Admission to Rehab or Home Health Care

      After a senior is discharged from the hospital, they may need additional care from a rehabilitation center or from home health...


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      Tags: Hospital, Rehabilitation

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      Best Practices for Identifying High-Risk Discharges

      Whether a senior is being discharged from a hospital or a rehabilitation facility, it’s important to identify signs of a...


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      Tags: Hospital, Rehabilitation

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      INFOGRAPHIC: Hospital to Home Step-By-Step Guide

      When a senior is discharged from the hospital, there are a lot of things to coordinate and think about. We've made this process a...


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      5 Hidden Costs of a Senior Parent's Hospital Stay

      When your senior loved one is spending time in the hospital, it is already a stressful time. The only thing you should be...


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      Tags: Finances, Hospital

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      6 Senior Readmission Prevention Strategies

      Reducing patient readmission for seniors is a priority for hospitals, home care providers, physicians, and healthcare...


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      Tags: Hospital