Drop in the Bucket podcast is all about aging on your terms. We cover all of the things on your bucketlist and the things that have dropped into your bucket.

In this podcast, Lisa and Tim explore the subject of hospitalization and what to do when a loved one needs to go into the hospital for whatever reason. It begins by discussing the common scenarios and situations of having to go to the hospital and what comes next after that.

The conversation emphasizes that it is important to be proactive in order to prevent shock and surprise. They also talk about creating a roadmap to navigate the inevitable since hospitalization is something that most people will have to deal with at some point.

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Navigating Hospital Discharge: A Roadmap for Proactive Care

00:08:30 - Topic: Understanding Medicare and Medicaid: A Discussion

00:10:27 - Discharge Planning for Hospitalized Patients

00:12:02 - Choosing a Nursing Home Facility

00:16:56 - Exploring Options for Short-Term Rehabilitation

00:28:00 - Differences Between Medical Home Health and Home Care Services

00:35:33 - Supporting a Loved One with Memory Issues: A Conversation with Tim and Lisa

00:40:25 - Navigating Senior Care Options