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Navigating the Complexities of Post-Hospital Care

Because all the rules, regulations, and differences in levels of care can be confusing and overwhelming for patients and families, it is recommended that almost from the moment of admission, families seek out the discharge planning personnel in the loved one’s hospital. This person can be a nurse, a social worker, or a ‘discharge planner’. […]

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California ‘Levels of Care’: A Residential Care Facility for the Elderly As an Alternative to Skilled Nursing Facility Care

This is the second blog post in our series about deciding which level of care facility is right for your loved one. In this post, we discuss the services offered by residential care facilities for the elderly. If your loved one is not receiving any skilled services and requires assistance with positioning, feeding, bathing, grooming,

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