Paul added that, “Families always feel like they need or deserve more time to plan, especially when a loved one winds up in the hospital due to a surprise issue, such as an elopement, stroke, fall, or something else.” Once a discharge decision is made, it usually requires the family to make a rapid—sometimes immediate—decision. Families are often given 24 hours or less to make a decision for where their loved one will go, or to otherwise arrange for their safe transition back home. Enforcement is financial: once a discharge decision is made and insurance will no longer cover the hospital stay, the daily hospital rate can quickly saddle families with tens of thousands of dollars of medical debt. Jones said families are understandably hit with so many emotions and few answers for the numerous issues that just suddenly happened to them. “Families are at a loss over what they need to do next,” he said. “Though it can be difficult, they need to stay calm. There are resources available to them that The Guide highlights and outlines that can help in this situation. Not every discharge can be handled the same way. The Guide can offer advice on how to best defuse a potential crisis.” Jones noted that while The Survival Guide is Care Concierge branded, it is NOT designed to be something which pushes Assisted Living
placement. Rather, it is to be used as a guide and advocate, but if families need some breathing room and aren’t ready to consider ALF (Assisted Living Facilities) yet, then that’s okay. Jones said The Survival Guide will be available in a basic format and a deluxe version, which includes additional information and guidance. This is part of a larger library series coming out, which will include information about Senior Living, home care, and Dementia Care. More details regarding The Survival Guide and other issues on services can be found by contacting Paul Jones directly at 401-488-4935 or paul@thecareconcierges.com. Additionally, you can visit their website at:
www.thecareconcierges.com.
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