Shannon Martin, M.S.W., CMC
Aging Wisely, LLC
Clearwater, Florida 33756
727-447-5845
Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Florida chapter
If your loved one is hospitalized, the hospital discharge process is a key transition time. Within 90 days of hospital discharge, as many as 35% of Medicare recipients will be readmitted to the hospital.
Without proper support and resources as well as good understanding of follow up instructions, many individuals will return to the hospital for reasons that could have been avoided. No one wants this, and it can be especially dangerous for elders and persons with chronic conditions.
If you are a family caregiver and an elderly loved one is hospitalized what can you do to ensure a safe transition after the hospital stay? Read more on Article of the Week: Ensuring a Safe Transition for Your Loved One After a Hospital Stay…
Allen Kampf, RFC