Safe Discharge Home

New challenges and changes come with aging, whether for a parent, grandparent, relative, or ourselves. While getting older can be difficult, having a positive, non-judgmental attitude toward the natural changes that happen and focusing on what we can improve the health and safety of those we love is necessary to live a fulfilling life. Considerations […]

Your home should be a safe place and a catalyst for joy, but as we age, it can produce a range of new hazards.  These common pitfalls pose a major safety risk and often lead to serious injuries like falls that may require complex treatment or long recoveries. Even though falls are one of the […]

Getting injured is never fun, but sustaining a serious injury can be a life-changing experience. Whether you had a small fracture while out and about or you were in a serious accident, rehabilitation can be an absolute game-changer in the outlook of your long-term recovery.   Short-term rehabilitation is a great treatment for those in […]

Home safety is a key component when focusing on senior health and wellness. This is especially true when returning home from the hospital. For many, going home after being hospitalized can increase the risk of health complications. Unfortunately, nearly 1 in 6 discharged Medicare patients are often readmitted within 30 days. Taking an active role […]

Home safety is critical to leading a happy and healthy life. Sometimes, as we get older, it can become more challenging to keep up with daily tasks around the house. Cleaning, laundry, and minor home repairs that once used to be simple now take more time and effort. 

Home Renovations ‘R Us Last month we reported on a massive “reclamation” project where WFC / Catherine Lanza was heavily involved in contracting and supervising the clean-up of a client’s home before our new client’s return from an adult living community. That particular client wanted to leave the adult facility and spend her remaining time […]

Recovery can be a challenging process.  Many health providers are trying to help patients minimize their time in hospital settings to prevent exposure to coronavirus. Patients and hospitals have been postponing many types of surgeries, but fortunately, in our area, many of these procedures are now being scheduled. If your loved one requires surgery, they […]

Preparing for hospital discharge before leaving is essential for recovery. Many individuals, especially older adults, need extra care to recuperate fully. Being discharged from the hospital means that the doctor has determined that someone no longer needs hospital-level care. That doesn’t mean they are fully recovered. Many choose to heal at home after the hospital, […]

From home care and companionship services to personal emergency response systems (PERS), there are many ways you can provide care for an aging loved one without limiting their independence. As our loved ones age, the concern of safety often lingers in the back of our minds. Often, it takes a serious incident like a heart […]

A major eldercare challenge is keeping our seniors safe at home after a hospital or rehab stay, with the top three reasons for seniors’ hospital readmissions being: Falls Lack of adherence to medication plans from a hospital or rehab Lack of follow up on physician appointments after discharge Among the most avoidable reasons for rehospitalization […]