Month: May 2023

I was relieved when Dad stopped driving, but now I’m his driver and it’s a full time job. Help!

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DEAR CARALLEL: My father is 86 years old and living his best life. He is social and independent and we consider ourselves lucky that his biggest challenges are diminishing eyesight and hearing. Both have gotten quite a bit worse in the past two years so I was very relieved when he agreed to stop driving a few … I was relieved when Dad stopped driving, but now I’m his driver and it’s a full time job. Help!

Post-discharge: A critical moment for health plans to support caregivers

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Hospital stays – particularly for seniors and patients with complex care needs – are stressful and overwhelming. Hospital discharge processes are confusing and insufficient. And, that is rarely the end of the challenge. When someone is discharged from the hospital, they often return to their home in a new state of “normal” — one with likely escalated vulnerability and support needs.