by Lauren Hope Bartling | Apr 10, 2026 | Hospital to Home, Caregivers, Life Transitions
When your loved one is discharged from the hospital, it can be a huge sigh of relief, feeling like the obstacle is now passed, but often, the hard part isn’t over, but rather, just beginning. Being discharged is indeed cause for celebration, as enough progress has...
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 | Apr 8, 2026 | Hospital to Home, Life Transitions
April is Occupational Therapy Month—but for families navigating a hospital stay, this isn’t just a seasonal topic. It’s often the difference between a safe return home and a stressful, preventable readmission. Across Central Texas—from Austin and Round Rock to...
by Lauren Hope Bartling | Apr 7, 2026 | Aging, Caregivers, Life Transitions
At Senior Industry Services, our goal is to help make Central Texas the best place for seniors to age. To help do that, we work and partner with other senior care companies and providers to help keep families informed and up to date. We are excited to be able to bring...
by John Brown | Apr 2, 2026 | Hospital to Home
A 25-Point Checklist + Risk Score for Families in Central Texas Senior Industry Services (SIS)In collaboration with Oasis Senior Advisors Austin & Central Texas Why This Guide Matters Leaving the hospital is a major milestone—but it is also one of the most...
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 &...
