by Lauren Hope Bartling | Jun 12, 2026 | Hospital to Home, Exploring Options, Life Transitions
In a previous blog post, we highlighted exactly why the first 72 hours following a hospital discharge are so vital and what caregivers may not be told or warned about ahead of time. Today, we will further dive into this topic and explore the impact in the first three...
by John Brown | Apr 26, 2026 | Aging, Caregivers, Exploring Options, Hospital to Home
Families across Central Texas—from Waco to Austin to New Braunfels, and from Marble Falls to Bryan/College Station—often reach a point where something doesn’t feel right anymore. A parent is still living at home, but: They shouldn’t be alone all day There’s been a...
by John Brown | Apr 10, 2026 | Hospital to Home, Exploring Options, Life Transitions
When a senior leaves the hospital, the discharge decision can shape everything that follows. With OASIS-E2 now in effect as of April 1, 2026, home health agencies and discharge teams have updated how they document transportation needs, communication barriers, and...
by John Brown | Mar 31, 2026 | Hospital to Home, Exploring Options, Life Transitions
What really happens after a hospital stay—and why planning the next 60–90 days matters There’s a version of this story I see play out all the time with families across Central Texas. A parent leaves the hospital — Ascension Seton, St. David’s, or Baylor Scott &...
by Lauren Hope Bartling | Mar 6, 2026 | Exploring Options, Caregivers
Caring for an aging parent or loved one often comes with a difficult question: How are we going to pay for the care that they need? Navigating topics such as VA benefits, Medicaid, and paying for senior care can be overwhelming. Sometimes so much so that you don’t...
by Lauren Hope Bartling | Feb 20, 2026 | Exploring Options, Hospital to Home, Life Transitions
Finding senior care is a daunting task in and of itself. It can be hard to determine where to start, or even how. You may do a quick search on the internet and be absolutely bombarded with resources and advice that sometimes contradict the advice you just read. You...
