You can make your loved one’s hospital stay more effective and less stressful by following a few best practices. We researched tips and advice from the experts, and put together a handy, easy to read article with the best practices from experts like the Joint Commission Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital Quality and Safety. Read the guide at this link. You might also be … [Read more...]
Medication Review – Why and How to Arrange one for Your Elderly Loved One
Many older adults take multiple medications prescribed at different times by multiple physicians for both chronic and acute illnesses. Additionally, many older adults have vision or cognitive deficits that prevent them from understanding and implementing medication changes. These challenges increase the risk that your client or loved one’s medication regimen may not be optimal for them. Learn how … [Read more...]
Wills and Trusts – When to Make them and Review Them
Have you written your will? Is it time to review it? Do you need a trust? Care is There looks at wills and trusts in this Solutions article so you can have a better understanding of which you need, when to make them and when to review them. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Durable General Power of Attorney – Naming an Agent Prepare Your Advance Health Care … [Read more...]
Prepare for Your Loved One to Come Home from the Hospital
When your elderly loved one or client returns home from the hospital or rehabilitation center, they may have more needs in many areas of life. These tips will help you get ready. And if you can’t be there, we can. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Personal Care Appointments Health and Safety Daily Life Your Home Legal and Finances … [Read more...]
Manage Your Loved One’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Stay
Will your loved one stay in a short term inpatient rehabilitation facility after an illness, injury, or surgery? There are many things you can do to help make their experience more pleasant and successful. Care is There's experts put together a few tips for inpatient rehabilitation - you can read them at this link. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination … [Read more...]
Long Term Care Insurance Benefits: Understand and Use Yours
Long term care insurance benefits can vastly increase the amount of long term care you can afford, so be sure to understand and utilize them! Care is There has put together a few tips to get you started. Learn more about how to navigate the murky waters of Long Term Care Insurance in this article. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Transportation … [Read more...]
How to Manage Your Loved One’s Discharge from a Hospital or Rehabilitation Center
Once your client or loved one has completed their hospital stay or their time in an inpatient rehabilitation center, you want to be sure their transition to the next care setting is smooth, effective, and well planned. We have put together these tips to help you manage their hospital discharge. And if you can’t be there, we can. Read the full article at this link. You might also be interested … [Read more...]
Understanding Hospital Observation Status & its Impact on Insurance Coverage
Did you know that a simple medical coding of even part of your client or loved one’s hospital stay can reduce or eliminate their Medicare benefits? Read this article to be aware of “observation status”, its insurance implications, and what to do about it. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Health and Safety Legal and Finances Support and Joy … [Read more...]
How to Manage Your Loved One’s Hospital Admission
Hospital admission can be stressful for your loved one or client. At Care is There, we know how hectic and confusing the process can be. That’s why we’ve put together some tips to help you make hospital admission more organized and less stressful. You can read them in our Solutions article here. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Personal Care … [Read more...]
How to Advocate for Your Elderly Loved One During a Medical Emergency
What should you do if your elderly client or loved one has a medical emergency? Medical emergencies can happen at any time; read our solution article detailing how you can be an effective advocate during a medical emergency. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Health and Safety Transitions Do you need help managing the care of an elderly loved … [Read more...]