Discharged From Rehab: Is Your Loved One Really Ready?
Dec 17, 2016
One of the things that we hear (a lot) from clients is how panicked they are when a loved one that has been in rehab is being suddenly discharged - but the family doesn't think they're really ready to go home - or, even worse, the family is told that their loved one is being discharged but needs 24/7 care or supervision.
Very few families are ready for this. The logistics of getting care for a person in a home environment may seem easy (just hire someone!), but most families, when faced with the cost, realize that this is not a long-term solution. That's when the questions start:
- Should you quit your job, to care for your loved one?
- Should you hire someone anyway, even if you (or they) can't afford it long-term?
- What benefits might be available to pay for care?
- How long will it take for benefits to kick in?
- What happens if benefits aren't enough - or if there are no benefits available?
Timing: Seeking Answers Before Your Loved One Is Discharged From Rehab Is Crucial
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