Having an ageing loved one admitted to a hospital or facility is a traumatic and distressing experience for everyone involved. We've listed the best questions to ask your senior's medical professionals in this week's blog.

1. RETURNING HOME FROM
HOSPITAL: ASKING THE RIGHT
QUESTIONS

2. Admitting to a Hospital
Having an aging loved ones
admitted to a hospital or facility is a
traumatic & distressing experience
for everyone who involved in the
caregiving process

3. Returning Home & Recovery
A smooth transition from hospital to
home is vital for successful recoveries
 Medication reminders, home safety
issues, doctor appointments, nutrition &
hydration, etc.

4. Having a well-prepared plan in
advance can help caregivers to
avoid the many pitfalls that could
sabotage their senior’s health &
well-being
Returning Home & Recovery

5. Asking Questions
Caregivers should start working
with medical & senior caregiving
professionals as soon as possible,
and ask them questions relating
to the senior’s condition

6. Asking Questions
 What will my senior’s insurance
cover?
 What are the warning signs
that my senior needs help?
 What is the prognosis? What is
the likely outcome? Will my
loved one recover?

7.  How long will my seniors be in the
hospital or facility?
 What condition might he or she
likely be in when released?
 How much will he or she will be able
to do when he or she gets home?
Asking Questions

8.  If I am the main caregiver, how
much help will I need?
 Can my senior stay at home alone?
If not, how much help will she or he
need, and for how long?
 What type of equipment & care will
my senior need at home?
 Etc.
Asking Questions

9. It will take longer for seniors to recover
from sickness than younger people
due to the effects of aging
Remember

10. For more information on
how to establish a smooth
transition from hospital to
home for seniors

11. For more information or service inquiries
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