EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 12 MIN
Is the Hospital Discharging Too Soon? What Families Can Do - EP 167
from Desperately Seeking Senior Living · host Valerie Lynn Borgman
Getting a call that your dad is being discharged from the hospital can send you straight into panic mode - especially when you know there’s no safe plan waiting at home. In this episode, we talk about why hospitals move so quickly, what “medically stable” really means, and the one powerful phrase that can help you slow things down safely. If you’ve ever felt rushed, pressured, or unsure during a discharge conversation, this episode will help you feel more prepared and more confident. You’re not being difficult - you’re advocating. ...and hopefully this episode makes it a little more doable! CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips! Need help finding senior living or care? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY! We can help with your search for senior living & care wherever you live! www.clearpathsls.com Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show? Guest Application Email us at [email protected] with your senior living questions. www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com Hit subscribe ✅ and spread the word! 📣 Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!! @desperatetodoable #desperatetodoable
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Getting a call that your dad is being discharged from the hospital can send you straight into panic mode - especially when you know there’s no safe plan waiting at home. In this episode, we talk about why hospitals move so quickly, what “medically stable” really means, and the one powerful phrase that can help you slow things down safely. If you’ve ever felt rushed, pressured, or unsure during a discharge conversation, this episode will help you feel more prepared and more confident. You’re not being difficult - you’re advocating. ...and hopefully this episode makes it a little more doable! CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips! Need help finding senior living or care? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY! We can help with your search for senior living & care wherever you live!www.clearpathsls.com Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show? Guest Application Email us at [email protected] with your senior living questions. www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com Hit subscribe ✅ and spread the word! 📣 Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!! @desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
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