Making the Transition to Home

"e;An excellent tool for case managers, discharge planners and other professionals involved with providing senior services who are having to explain home modifications"e; Monica N. Case manager. Making the transition from a care facility to home can mean sudden changes are needed in the home to allow continued independence. Having an aging parent move into the home can also require modifications in the environment. Making the Transition to Home is a compilation of the most common questions asked by families and caregivers I come in contact with. Common solutions we all face as an aging population are shown in color photographs and large text makeing this practical guide a must. Making the Transition to Home could be shown bedside by a discharge planners during family visits. This book is already being used in post surgical meetings with families of discharging patients. Having a color photograph makes every explanation easier to understand. A home safety checklist and the answers to the four questions to better planning are included.