Discharge Planner
A social worker or nurse who assists a patient with health care arrangements following a hospital stay.
More Common Terms
- Senior scams Illegitimate offers or opportunities that take advantage of seniors and attempt to steal assets.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) A federal government program that pays benefits to low-income individuals. In order to qualify, individuals must be age 65 or older, blind or disabled.
- Medication Management Identification and counseling regarding the medication regime that individuals are using including prescription and over the counter medications, vitamins and home remedies.