Readmission to the hospital after an illness or injury is a serious health issue for seniors. It is important for seniors and their loved ones to remember that in many cases, readmission is avoidable and can be prevented with a thoughtful post-hospital care plan. Consider having the following in place: *Medication assistance and management, *Discharge plan for patient and family members and *A helping hand at home. A helping hand can be family, friends or professional caregivers. For many seniors, a professional caregiver can help them overcome some of the main preventable causes of returning to the hospital.