TRANSITIONAL CARE

Jul 05 2025HEALTH

Helping Older Adults Move from Hospital to Home: A New Tool to Spot the Bumps and Helping Hands

Older adults often face hurdles when moving from hospital to home. Current tools don't always catch what helps or what gets in the way. A new study stepped in to create a better tool for this job. The goal was clear: make a tool that spots both the roadblocks and the helpers in this transition. This tool, called TOCAS-BF, was designed to measure what makes this move...

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Spinal Surgery Recovery: How a New Program Speeds Up Healing

Patients undergoing spinal surgery often face a lengthy recovery process. This can be tough on both the patient and their family. A new approach is changing that. It is called a transitional care program (TCP). This program is designed to help patients recover faster and spend less time in the hospital. TCPs help patients move from the hospital to their homes more q...

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