Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk: Care plans

Care plans are essential tools used by long-term care providers to coordinate and manage patients’ healthcare goals, needs, and services. While primarily used by healthcare professionals, family caregivers can also benefit from employing this strategy to provide effective care.

However, it’s crucial to understand that care plans require regular evaluation and updating to remain effective over time.

Once an initial care plan is established, it should undergo comprehensive review periodically – particularly after significant health events. The dynamic nature of care plans means they are constant...