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Hospital to Home

Practical guidance for the days around a discharge, surgery, or sudden change in care needs.

Family preparing for a transition home
Older adult returning home with family support

Fall Strong: The First 72 Hours at Home

A calm guide to organizing the first few days at home after a fall or a sudden change in mobility.

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Home health nurse speaking with an older adult at home

Post-Discharge Fall Risk: A Fast Start at Home

Simple steps for making the first days home safer after a discharge when mobility or confidence has changed.

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OPA Home Care guide: Rehab First, Then Home: Planning the Second Handoff

Rehab First, Then Home: Planning the Second Handoff

When a parent goes from the hospital to a rehab facility before coming home, the family has two handoffs to manage. This guide covers the second one.

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OPA Home Care guide: When a Parent Moves: The Move and the First Months

When a Parent Moves: The Move and the First Months

What to settle before moving day, which insurance deadlines start when the parent moves, and what to watch in the first weeks in a new home.

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Older adult and family member reviewing a recovery plan at home

After Surgery Home Care: A Practical First-Week Guide

A practical plan for helping an older adult settle in safely after surgery, from the trip home through the first week of recovery.

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