Sen. Krueger's 2024 Virtual Older Adult Roundtable Series, Session II - Making the Transition Safely

Sen. Krueger's 2024 Virtual Older Adult Roundtable Series, Session II - Making the Transition Safely: Planning to Leave the Hospital and Go Home

Tuesday, July 9th, 10am - 11:30am

One of the key causes that lead to older people requiring nursing home placements is unsafe hospital discharges. Hear from the experts about what you can do to help ensure a safe transition from the hospital to your home. Learn what home care agencies can offer, about different mechanisms to pay for home care, and how to interview a home health aide.

Speakers:

Laura Radensky, LCSW
Executive Director 
Concerned Home Managers for Elderly Home Care (COHME) 

Jamie Meconi
Social Worker
COHME

Sharon Goodstine, LCSW
Adjunct
Brooklyn College

For a list of links mentioned in the video, CLICK HERE.

To view the slide deck, CLICK HERE.