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Should Mom (Dad) come home or to the Skilled Nursing Unit?

Caregivers Finding A Foothold

English - April 26, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Many families are faced with the question "Should Mom (Dad) Come Home..?" when they are nearing discharge from the hospital.  Patients, when discharged from hospital, are oftentimes too weak to safely go home.  Families do not know how or are not available to provide the care that is needed then loved ones are weak and need extensive care due to the illness or weakness that has occurred.  This episode provides clarity to the option of Skilled Nursing Care for your loved ones, and provides the benefit of Skilled Nursing Care.  The call in segment of the episode all addresses calls concerning use of bedside commode, is 24 hour care needed, compliance with medical advise, and guilt of caregiver.