Home Health Care
While most patients happily anticipate the day and hour they will be released home after a hospital stay, the transition can also provoke anxiety and uncertainty — especially for people who are frail or older, who may feel overwhelmed and insecure when back out on their own. Fortunately, there are resources to turn to for help in arranging for ongoing care and in making the mental and physical adjustments that a patient may need.
Do not leave the hospital or other nursing facility until you feel secure about the plan of care.
Take some steps to preserve a sense of privacy as caregivers come and go from your home.
Consider a number of ways to ensure a residence is free from hazards and supports care at home.