Jul 21, 2023

Guide: Returning Home from the Hospital

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Here’s what you’ll find in the Returning Home Guide

Download the Returning Home Guide to help ensure a senior loved one’s smooth transition home from a hospital or rehab facility. Here’s what information is covered:
  • Key questions to ask at the hospital or rehab facility
  • What you’ll need at home
  • Preparing the home for a safe return from hospital or rehab
  • The first 30 days at home
  • Medication management
  • Doctor follow-up
  • Nutrition and hydration

Download the Returning Home Guide

This guide provides tips and suggestions for helping ensure a senior loved one’s safe return from a hospital or rehab facility.

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