Posted on March 19, 2021 by Elder Care Consultants, Inc. At discharge, the patient is transported to the rehabilitation facility, typically by ambulance or wheelchair van unless the patient is being transferred from the hospital to their Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation. The staff must quickly begin the task of getting to know its new patient which […]
Posted on March 15, 2021 by Elder Care Consultants, Inc. It can be confusing … but we can help. While the differences between Inpatient Acute Rehab (IRF) and Sub-Acute Rehab (SNF – Skilled Nursing Facility) seem straight forward, the path from hospitalization to either rehabilitation setting may not be, especially during the pandemic. Although it […]
Posted on March 12, 2021 by Elder Care Consultants, Inc. Post Hospital Rehabilitation Following a hospital stay for a planned surgery, an injury or illness, many patients benefit from skilled rehabilitation at a facility after discharge. There are two types of facilities: (1) Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Facility (IRF); and (2) Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Facility (SNF). Note: […]
Posted on January 7, 2021 by Elder Care Consultants, Inc. I will outline two types of important services, palliative medicine and hospice care, that help patients experiencing pain, discomfort, and emotional reactions stemming from injuries or short-term, chronic, life-limiting, or terminal illnesses. When these symptoms are relieved, patients’ lives are improved. Moreover, as patients reach […]
January 6, 2021, 12:00-1:00pm Join us for a presentation from Vanessa Bishop, LCSW, on: How to successfully identify and lay the foundation for establishing a virtual assisted living at home. Understanding the steps involved in assembling a comprehensive and customized team as well as treatment plan of care. Learn how an Aging Life Care Manager […]
Posted on December 11, 2020 by Elder Care Consultants, Inc. During Thanksgiving 2020 we wanted to be with family and friends but the cautions from medical professionals made decisions about what we should do difficult. We were confused, sad, angry, isolated. In addition, some of us are grieving losses. Now Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa are upon […]
Event: December 16, 2020 Tis the season for making lists and checking them twice, but are you doing your best to take care of you? With so much to do, there is a good chance you’re last on those lists. How about setting time aside each day for you? Taking care of yourself allows for […]
