From Hospital To Home: How To Get The Best Care Without Leaving Your House

Imagine your mother is recovering from a fractured hip following a fall in the home. After surgery and a period of rehabilitation, it’s time to transition back to the house.

But is the house safe? Will she get the care she needs?

Are the children equipped for the challenges when “life happens?”

In this Life Happens program, elder law attorney Lou Pierro is joined by special guest Diane Mickle Gotebiowski, Vice President of Client Services for EverHome Care Advisors, an independent care management company. They are also fortunate to hear directly from the daughter of a parent who is able to live at home with the assistance of connected technology to monitor health, safety and well-being.

Lou and Diane run down a check list of steps to consider:

• Goals of care – what kind of care is desired by the patient and family? Does it match the ‘goals’ of the medical system? One size definitely does not fit all!
• Chronic disease management and support – active patient and family participation are key
• Methods to prevent falls and maintain safety in the home
• Technology that makes the home a castle for life!
• Reducing social isolation for those bound to a home setting – new tools for caregivers