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Preparing for a Hospital Stay: What to Know Before You Go

How family caregivers can help the person they care for prepare for a planned or unplanned stay in the hospital.

Whether a hospital stay is planned or unplanned, it is always helpful to be prepared. This video shows you how to help the person you care for prepare for a planned or unplanned stay in the hospital. This includes what to bring and what to leave at home and financial issues and completing Advance Directives. More How-To Videos From the Home Alone Alliance