By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    Close-up,Of,A,Person's,Hand,Holding,Ribbon,To,Support,Alzheimer's
    More Effective Treatment for Early Alzheimer’s on the Horizon
    January 4, 2023
    Nutrition advice
    Nutrition Advice: Cut Back on Added Sugar (+ Save Money)
    March 2, 2023
    how technology helping nursing patient care
    7 Ways Technology is Improving Nursing and Patient Care
    March 8, 2023
    Latest News
    Getting Back in the Game: Sports Injuries Rehabilitation Tips
    May 31, 2023
    4 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist
    May 24, 2023
    11 Ways To Modernize Your Private Practice
    May 17, 2023
    How to Recognize the Signs of Hormonal Imbalance in Men
    May 29, 2023
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    Image
    Walking at Work Does a Body More Than Good
    April 19, 2012
    Nursing Home Compare Overall Complete
    September 7, 2011
    Your Genes Need Not Be Your Fate: Nutrigenomics To The Rescue
    May 6, 2012
    Latest News
    MRI Sedation Options: What You Should Know Before Screening
    May 17, 2023
    What is the Process of Creating Medicine from Nature?
    May 2, 2023
    Choosing the Right Treatment Option for Varicose Veins
    May 2, 2023
    What Are Wrong-Site Surgeries and How Do They Occur?
    April 27, 2023
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Questions to Ask When Your Aging Parent Is Discharged from the Hospital
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Aa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Aa
Search
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Specialties > Geriatrics > Questions to Ask When Your Aging Parent Is Discharged from the Hospital
GeriatricsHome HealthSpecialtiesWellness

Questions to Ask When Your Aging Parent Is Discharged from the Hospital

eCaring
Last updated: 2013/09/10 at 8:00 AM
eCaring
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

care taking seniorsHaving an aging parent, spouse, or elderly loved one in the hospital can be a trying experience filled with stress and many complex, moving parts. When the time comes for discharge its important you have a plan for your loved one’s return home or to an alternate setting.

care taking seniorsHaving an aging parent, spouse, or elderly loved one in the hospital can be a trying experience filled with stress and many complex, moving parts. When the time comes for discharge its important you have a plan for your loved one’s return home or to an alternate setting.

A hospital discharge planner, who may be a registered nurse or a social worker, is responsible for coordinating your loved one’s transition from the acute care hospital or medical center to an appropriate setting.

From the moment your parent is admitted to the hospital, the discharge planning process begins. Throughout the length of stay, maintaining open communication with the care team and the discharge planner is a critical step in ensuring your loved one’s comfort and preventing a possible readmission or rehospitalization.

More Read

cosmetic dentistry

The Most Popular Cosmetic Dental Procedures

7 Reasons Regular Dental Exams Are So Important
Different Types Of Dental X-Rays Explained
What You Need to Do to Avoid Periodontal Disease
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options for Watery Eyes

If your parent is returning home after discharge, be prepared with this comprehensive list of questions to ask the discharge planner. 

About your loved one’s health condition:

  • Please explain the diagnosis at discharge.
  • What milestones and setbacks can we expect during recovery?
  • What follow-up appointments are needed and with whom? Who is scheduling them?
  • Where will these appointments take place? At home? In the office?
  • Who can I call with questions?
  • What types of health care services have been prescribed? (physical therapy, home health service)
  • How long are these services needed for?
  • Who is paying for them?

About scheduling:

  • What date and time will my loved one be discharged?
  • How do you suggest the transfer to the home be made (car, taxi, ambulance)? Is an escort necessary?

About the home environment:

  • What equipment will we need in the home? (hospital bed, oxygen tank, wheelchair, bedside commode)
  • Can you demonstrate how to use equipment we are unfamiliar with?
  • Who pays for this equipment?
  • How do reorder supplies and who do we call with problems?

About providing care:

  • What type of supervision and level of personal care will my loved one need?
  • Can you or the appropriate person teach me techniques for skills I need to perform such as giving injections or changing dressings?
  • What, if any, special dietary restrictions does my loved one have?

About medications:

  • What medication has been prescribed?
  • What side effects are associated with these medications? (falls, confusion, nausea)
  • How should these medications be taken? With or without food? Crushed, dissolved, chewed?

What other questions should you ask before an elderly loved one is discharged from hospital to home?

TAGGED: seniors

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
eCaring September 10, 2013
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Share
Previous Article Image Mobile Health Around the Globe: Aman Telehealth Call Center Increases Access to Care in Pakistan
Next Article Could Drones Deliver Life-Saving Defibrillators for Heart Attack Victims?

Stay Connected

1.5k Followers Like
4.5k Followers Follow
2.8k Followers Pin
136k Subscribers Subscribe

Latest News

medical bills
Who is Responsible for Paying the Medical Bills After an Injury?
News June 1, 2023
sports injury rehabilitation
Getting Back in the Game: Sports Injuries Rehabilitation Tips
Health May 31, 2023
brush your day
How Many Times A Day Should You Brush Your Teeth?
Dental health May 29, 2023
Chiropractic Laser Therapy: A Beacon of Hope for Chronic Pain Sufferers
Chiropractic Laser Therapy: A Beacon of Hope for Chronic Pain Sufferers
Therapies May 29, 2023

You Might also Like

brush your day
Dental health

How Many Times A Day Should You Brush Your Teeth?

May 29, 2023
Dentures
Dental health

The Pros and Cons of Having Dentures

May 23, 2023
jaw bone
Health

How To Maintain Jaw Bone Health As You Age

May 15, 2023
genetic risks of vision problems
Eye Care

The Role of Genetics in Vision Disorders: A Deeper Look

May 11, 2023
//

We influence million of users and is the most authentic source of information on healthcare business and technology news.

Quick Links

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Subscribe

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Follow US

© 2008-2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?