Why Most Hospital Readmissions Happen Within the First Week at Home
The hospital discharge papers are signed. The ride home is arranged. Everyone breathes a sigh of relief. After all, home is where recovery is supposed
Category: Care Coordination
When Facility Care Isn’t Enough: What Home Care Really Looks Like (Part 2)
It’s easy to assume that once someone has moved into a structured care setting, all of their needs should be fully covered. But many families
4 Steps to Better Dementia Care When Heart Disease Is in the Picture
Caring for someone at home with one medical condition is challenging on its own. Caring for someone with both dementia and heart disease adds a
Second Marriages, Step-Families, and the Realities of Blended Family Care
Care would be a lot easier if everyone involved had the same history, the same communication style, and the same idea about what’s best. But
What’s the Biggest Challenge of Managing MS – and What Can You Do to Make It Better?
What’s the biggest challenge of managing MS at home? The unpredictable fatigue? Mobility struggles? Or simply keeping up with daily routines when energy runs low?
Transition Tips From Hospital to Home After Heart Surgery
On any given day, thousands of people across the U.S. are undergoing heart surgery, from complex procedures like open-heart surgery to less invasive valve repairs.
Breaking Through Misconceptions About Home Care
Mom used to tackle housework and cooking like a pro—whipping up family favorites, keeping every corner spotless, and somehow making it all look easy. But
Finding Support for Family Caregivers When Siblings Won’t Help
If you’re managing the majority of care for your aging parents while your siblings remain uninvolved, you’re not alone. Caregiving can be a lonely journey,
How Elder Mediation for Families Can Help Resolve Conflicts
When you’re working together to make sure the needs of your older parents are satisfied, even the closest siblings could find themselves in contradiction. Stress
The Appropriate Steps for Transferring a Senior
The statistics are indeed alarming: more than half of all caregivers report injuries resulting from lifting or transferring older individuals. So many family members eventually