Aug 8, 2022 | Family Caregiving, Hospital
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a caregiver, it’s important to know where to get care quickly when the person you care for is ill. Here are the options to help you make the right choice for the situation at hand. Should I call 911 and/or go to the hospital emergency... 
Jul 24, 2022 | Health Care Professionals, Hospital, How To
Reading Time: 3 minutesHealthcare social workers specialize in case management, educating patients and their loved ones about health issues and treatment options, counseling, and connecting or referring patients to community resources. These professionals collaborate... 
Aug 17, 2021 | Family Caregiving, Hospital
Reading Time: 5 minutesInevitable as the progression of the disease itself, hospitalization will happen to a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Physical problems increase with age; studies show that one-third of the people discharged from the... 
Jan 14, 2021 | Family Caregiver Stories, Hospital
Reading Time: 4 minutesThank you Martha S. for providing your experiences and recommendations for other caregivers. “My husband was independent for several years following a serious stroke in late 2002 and his eventual recovery. In April 2007 paramedics rushed him to... 
Jan 12, 2021 | Family Caregiver Stories, Hospital
Reading Time: 6 minutes Print This Post Editor’s Note: This is the last post in a 3-part series about what happened when a working caregiver’s mother had to go into the hospital. This post is about what happened after the emergency room visit and the hospital...
