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Transitional Care for Older Adults

High-quality transitional care is important in improving the outcomes of patients and their families. It is defined as actions designed to ensure coordination and continuity of care between levels of health care and across care settings. It is known ...

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Reasons Why Home Care Is Important for Healthy Aging

For most older adults, the idea of moving into a retirement facility or senior home is overwhelming. The experience can be disorienting due to the new environment and the looming fear of losing their independence. For this reason, many families opt f...

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Inadequate Care Can Cause Hospital Readmission

According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, 9% to 48% of hospital readmission cases were judged to be preventable, as they were associated with substandard Caregiver home care. Hospital readmissions are costly and can have neg...

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Discover the Top 5 Reasons for Hospital Readmissions

When a family member recently underwent surgery or illness, transitioning home after a hospital stay can leave you feeling worried as they recover. Although up to 25% of patients in the U.S. who were discharged return to the hospital, up to 15% of re...

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