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FULL: The Road Home: A free education event designed for older adults anticipating surgery
Thursday, November 8, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Learn how to navigate a hospital stay or post-hospital rehab in this Take Charge/Age Well Academy presentation, offered in partnership with Forest Hills of DC.
About the presentation
Enjoy a complimentary lunch in this two-hour presentation on how to plan for a successful hospital stay and recuperation. In this presentation, you’ll get tactics on how to reduce your stress when facing a scheduled surgery or an unplanned accident that lands you in the hospital. Learn how to manage your decision-making process when confronted with many options for achieving your recovery.
This presentation will walk you through the process of getting through surgery, a good rehabilitation experience, and a positive transition to home. It will detail various options, including acute rehabilitation, sub-acute rehabilitation, and home therapy services.
Topics include
- Rehabilitation and recovery options
- Hospitalization stay and discharge procedures
- Insurance factors and coverage
- Home care services and options
- And more
Facilitator
Jennifer M. Brown, B.S., M.ED
Join us
When: Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 12:00 PM. A free buffet lunch is included.
Where: Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008. On campus and neighborhood street parking is available.
Registration: For more information, contact Elizabeth Frick at community@iona.org or 202-895-9420.