Communicating about Care Options and Alternatives

In this Small Bite¹, we discuss:

• Care transitions from a Healthcare setting to Home

• Communicating within the care team

• Understanding the whole story (before this started, where we are now, and anticipating what’s next)

• Ensuring the right kind of help is available

It’s a non-linear journey

Though nobody can predict the exact path of a care journey, shining a light on the possibilities helps anticipate what care and resources might be needed now or in the future. Make sure to speak with your own healthcare team about care decisions, including your primary care provider, gerontologist, Medical Social Worker, Palliative Care specialist, or Hospice team. They’re the experts in their field, and you’re the expert in your body. We’re all in this together.

Take good care, and thanks for visiting the Library of A Bookish Collective.

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