Last updated: March 6, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
by Michelle Cone<\/a>, Senior Vice President of Training and Brand Programs at HomeWell Franchising Inc.\u00ae What happens when a patient with mobility challenges returns home from the hospital? Without proper support, they may easily become part of the 20% of patients\u00a0readmitted to the hospital within just 30 days of being discharged for the same condition.1<\/sup> For many of these individuals, the most significant hurdles in their road to recovery occur after they leave the hospital system, only to return to an empty, quiet home with no support system and the same unhealthy habits. The lack of positive reinforcement or inspiration in their everyday lives can prevent them from being more active or even following their discharge orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, more than\u00a018 million people in the United States, including approximately 3.6 million seniors, face limited mobility.2<\/sup> For this substantial population of Americans, long-term care, especially in the form of life enrichment or companionship programs, can ensure the best long-term outcomes and prevent hospital readmission after discharge. Yet, throughout the continuum of care, it is often most neglected. As home care providers, offering holistic care is key to improving all aspects of a client\u2019s well-being, and a well-crafted life enrichment program can make all the difference. Below are several reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Originally published by HomeCare Magazine<\/a>\u00ae <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n