When an Older Loved One Is Hospitalized: What Families Should Know
Psychology Today | 18.11.2025 02:37
You get the call you always hoped would never come — your 85-year-old mother has fallen, broken a hip, and needs surgery. Falls are among the most common reasons older adults end up in the hospital. Other frequent causes include pneumonia, heart attacks, and strokes. Even conditions that may seem minor, such as urinary tract infections or dehydration, can quickly become serious and lead to hospitalization. What many families don’t realize is that one health crisis often triggers a chain of events — surgery, rehabilitation, in-home care, or sometimes the need for assisted living, nursing home care, or even hospice.
