“The thing with not relying solely on family and maybe going through an agency is that you’re going to get someone. You’re going to get consistent. If a caregiver has a problem and she can’t come in there’s someone else that’s going to come in for you.” ~ Donna Orozco

Title: From Hospital to Home- The Role of Home Care

Welcome to another insightful episode of “Life Happens with Kim Hegwood.” Today, we’re delving into an important topic: the transition from hospital to home and the crucial role home care plays in this process. Joined by Donna Orozco from Amada Senior Care, we’ll explore why so many seniors end up readmitted to the hospital after going home and how non-compliance with discharge instructions and medication plans plays a significant role.

Donna will share her expertise on the challenges families face during these transitions and how professional home care services can support families, ensuring seniors remain safe and healthy at home. Stay tuned as we uncover practical tips and valuable insights to help navigate this often stressful journey.

How to Contact Donna

Email: Donna.O@AmadaSeniorCare.com

Phone 281-652-5492
Website: AmadaClearLake.com

https://www.facebook.com/AmadaCentralHouston/

Bio:
Donna Orozco moved to Houston from her hometown of Detroit, Michigan in 2013 to be close to her grandchildren. She has been in the healthcare field since 2018. Donna has held positions with home health and Hospice agencies, and for the last 3 years, with senior in-home care.

Donna enjoys meeting with families and being able to offer personal care assistance. She volunteers with many organizations including Bay Area Community Assistance (BACA), Save Our Senior (SOS), and the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign. It gives her great joy to serve the community where she lives and works.
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Kim Hegwood Attorney at Law, Podcaster

Kim Hegwood, born in Bay City, is an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Kim has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996. After watching her grandparents struggle to maintain their independence as they grew older, trying to navigate the challenges of aging, and deal with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that our loved ones face in their golden years, Kim dedicated her career to helping families preserve their dignity and protect their assets.