Treated and Discharged: How to avoid repeat hospital visits...

A recent post from the McMaster University Optimal Aging Portal talks about how to avoid repeat visits to the hospital.  The post highlights 5 evidence-based tips to help ensure you won't go until you know.  To read the full post click here

1. Predict your risk:  ready to return home from the hospital and/or that you may be high risk of returning to the hospital

2. Make a care plan:  to ensure a successful recovery and reduce the risks of complications that could send you back to the hospital

3. Recruit your pharmacist: important, especially if you take 4 or more medications that could increase your risk of falls

4. Access post-treatment care: specialty clinics or services, community-based programs, telephone support to help check on your condition and help manage symptoms and recovery

5. Commit to making lifestyle changes: it's never too late to make changes that will improve your health and quality of life