As a caregiver, your role becomes even more crucial when your loved one is in the hospital. It’s a stressful and vulnerable time, but your presence and advocacy are their greatest assets. Knowing a few key secrets from those who work inside hospital walls can transform your experience from one of anxiety to one of empowered action. Discover these 18 practical ways…
Hospital Status Determines Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs When they’re in the hospital, it’s essential to know your older adult’s hospital status. That’s because hospital status affects their out-of-pocket medical costs and eligibility for Medicare coverage of post-hospital nursing home stays. By law, hospitals must notify patients that they may incur substantial out-of-pocket costs if they remain more than 24 hours without formal admission.…
The most dangerous part of a hospital stay often isn’t the surgery or the illness – it’s the transition home. A rushed or unclear discharge can lead to confusion, medication errors, and a fast return to the hospital. But this risk is largely preventable. With the proper preparation, you can turn a potentially stressful discharge into a smooth launchpad for a successful…
After a hospitalization, the last thing anyone wants is for their loved one to have to return to the hospital. But recovery doesn’t always go smoothly, and seniors could suddenly take a turn for the worse. If that happens, it’s important to go back to the hospital for immediate medical attention. There are many factors that can prevent a successful recovery, like…
Hospitals Can Bring Out Challenging Dementia Behavior Dementia and hospital stays are not a good combination. Hospitals are noisy, confusing environments that are full of strange people, bright lights, and reflective surfaces. On top of that, your older adult isn’t feeling well or is in pain, and they’re being constantly touched, questioned, and poked. For someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, all of…
It’s stressful when your older adult is in the hospital. But it can be even more stressful when doctors say they’re ready to go home. Vive Health shares information about the hospital discharge process that caregivers must know in order to help seniors successfully continue their recovery at home After a stay at the hospital, it’s a relief when seniors are ready…
A hospital stay can be a disorienting and vulnerable experience for an older adult, making the presence of a dedicated advocate invaluable. As families navigate this challenging time, their role extends beyond emotional comfort to becoming active participants in care. By providing vigilant support, from monitoring medications to ensuring clear communication with medical staff, family advocates can significantly influence recovery outcomes. This…
Hospital Insider Secrets Could Save the Lives of Aging Adults Nurses are the best sources for learning what really happens in hospitals and medical offices. Doctors rush from patient to patient, but nurses are the ones who spend time with them. They also see what happens behind the scenes. Alexandra Robbins is a writer who spent 4 years interviewing and following nurses…
