{"id":2140,"date":"2026-02-10T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/southwestboston\/?p=2140"},"modified":"2026-02-03T20:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:18:29","slug":"what-should-i-expect-when-my-loved-one-is-discharged-from-the-hospital-or-rehab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/southwestboston\/blog\/what-should-i-expect-when-my-loved-one-is-discharged-from-the-hospital-or-rehab\/","title":{"rendered":"What should I expect when my loved one is discharged from the hospital or rehab?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"block_2a74dbb384a3656f38b45e9cebebffa6\" class=\"block block--wysiwyg\" data-layout=\"plain\" data-bleed=\"on\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <p>Although many of our clients are excited to be heading home from a rehab or hospital stay, there are some things to consider as you make arrangements! The first few days home are usually a mix of relief, adjustment, and a little bit overwhelming. That\u2019s completely normal.<\/p>\n<p>Most people feel tired and need extra time to get their strength back. Here are a few additional things that will be different:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Routines like bathing, cooking, or even getting dressed can take more effort than expected.<\/li>\n<li>Nurses, aides, or therapists are not nearby like they were.<\/li>\n<li>Medications may have changed<\/li>\n<li>Follow-up appointments will need to be scheduled<\/li>\n<li>Familiar equipment in the hospital or SNF has not arrived yet. New equipment or supplies that show up may need assembly or organizing.<\/li>\n<li>Grab bars may not be there.<\/li>\n<li>The bed or furniture at home is lower<\/li>\n<li>The bathroom is further away or even on a different level of the house. The toilet may even be lower.<\/li>\n<li>The shower has a lip to get over vs. a walk-in.<\/li>\n<li>Socialization through activities or other residents doesn\u2019t happen with the same regularity and predictability.<\/li>\n<li>Emotional frustration due to difficulty adjusting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our goal isn\u2019t just to help someone come home \u2014 it\u2019s to help them stay home safely and confidently. These are a few things to consider before arranging your discharge so you can set your expectation AND your loved one\u2019s expectation.<\/p>\n<p>In our next blog post, we will identify a few ways home care can help support this transition! 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