Living in a nursing home and being admitted to the hospital are two things that most people would prefer to avoid. However, these experiences are a reality for many older individuals. According to LongTermCare.gov, someo...Read More
My Parents Put My Caregiving Skills to the Test This Week
My caregiving skills were challenged this past week when I had to help my father prepare for a colonoscopy and my mother ended up in the hospital. Handling both of my parents and their needs took some prioritizing and fi...Read More
Returning to Senior Housing After a Hospital Stay
After a hospital stay, returning to senior housing can be difficult and present new challenges for patients and caregivers alike. “A visit to the hospital can change everything,” says Kelly Mazza, senior executive...Read More
Hospital Observation Status Can Be Financially Devastating
Medicare laws passed by Congress say a hospital patient can get post-hospital extended care services, if he or she was an inpatient for three consecutive days before his or her discharge from the hospital. The law cove...Read More
Returning to Senior Housing After a Hospital Stay
After a hospital stay, returning to senior housing can be difficult and present new challenges for patients and caregivers alike. “A visit to the hospital can change everything,” says Kelly Mazza, senior executive...Read More