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{weblog_name} - THE DOCTOR SAYS MOM CAN GO HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL. NOW WHAT?
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Many of us these days are fortunate to have parents who are living actively and independently into their eighties and nineties.  But an illness, a sudden fall, or an operation can quickly throw the family equilibrium out of balance, posing challenges and causing stress. Here’s a familiar scenario.  Your elderly mother is recovering from surgery, and the hospital has just informed you that she is being discharged in a few days.  So soon?  How is Mom going to manage back at home?  Anxiety kicks in and your mind is whirling. No need to panic—you don’t have to handle this by yourself. This is the time to request a family conference with the hospital social worker, who will help you develop a discharge plan.  There are many practical considerations, as well as emotional issues, to deal with before and during… read more