Hospitalization
Advocating for Loved Ones
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 dement... Read entire article »
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Handling Hospitalization: The Ins and Outs of Advocating for Your Loved One
Being hospitalized is scary. If it happens to your loved one, minimize confusion by being as prepared as possible. This article will teach you how to become an effective advocate for your loved one while he or ... Read entire article »
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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 can prove c... Read entire article »
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5 Ways to Prevent Hospital Infections
According to Hospitals and Health Networks, 2 million people acquire a hospital infection annually, an estimated 30 percent of which are preventable. These statistics hit close to home for me. Several years bac... Read entire article »
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Advocate 101 for Family Caregivers: Talking with Physicians
Welcome to my new series on being an effective advocate. Many family caregivers are thrust into a role for which they are ill-prepared. Meeting with medical professionals can be intimidating, as we live in a cu... Read entire article »
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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 dement... Read entire article »
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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 wheth... Read entire article »
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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 »
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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 can prove c... Read entire article »
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