Hospitalized, Now What?

Knowing how to properly advocate for someone in the hospital is important, especially if they have dementia. Andrea Zaite, Geriatric Care Manager joins Kim Hegwood today to talk about what happens when you or a loved one is hospitalized.

Hospitalized, Now What?

Let’s learn:

1. What can you do prior to ever being hospitalized?

2. Why is it important to have a list of people who can help you?

3. How can a Care manager help someone manage all of the different doctors?

4. How can you advocate for yourself or your loved one?

5. Be patient and kind to your nurses- why it matters

6. What happens when you are discharged from the hospital? Going home? Or somewhere else?

How to connect with Andrea Zaite

Email: amzaite@gmail.com

Website: atozgericare.com

Phone: (281) 910-0930

Facebook: A to Z Geriatric Care

LinkedIn: Andrea Zaite Geriatric Care Manager and Consultant

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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.