Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

Knowing that a loved one is in the hospital and will soon be discharged, you may wonder what you can do to lay the foundation for them to have a smooth recovery. Getting started with transitional care services from a trusted care provider in Allentown is one of the best ways to ensure your loved one has all the help they need as they return to normal life at home. At Visiting Angels^® Allentown, we understand how concerned you may be about your loved one's future during this transition. We are here to guide you through the discharge process and provide a helping hand throughout their recovery.

What Causes Readmissions Among Seniors in Allentown?

Rates of rehospitalization are quite high among older adults. Statistics regarding Medicare beneficiaries have even shown that close to 20% of elderly adults are rehospitalized in thirty or fewer days following their discharge. Unfortunately, those who get stuck in the cycle of hospital discharge and readmission have lower chances of making a full recovery. As a result, they may never regain the level of independence they enjoyed prior to their hospital stay.

One factor that often contributes to the rehospitalization of seniors is a lack of help with the recovery process. Those who feel particularly exhausted after staying in the hospital may not have the energy to take care of their own well-being. This can lead them to skip meals, miss doctors' appointments, and disregard their physicians' instructions about taking medications. These behaviors often cause complications and an otherwise avoidable readmission to the hospital. 

How Our Transitional Care Program Can Help

We offer a transitional care program called Ready-Set-Go Home that includes the many supportive services seniors often need before and after a hospital stay. For example, our care providers can assist care recipients and their families with discharge preparations. They can also conduct in-home care visits to meet elderly adults' full range of needs at home following the discharge. Knowing your loved one has professional support with their recovery, you can finally rest easy and feel confident about their future.

Take a moment to learn more about our transitional care services. Just call Visiting Angels Allentown to request a no-cost consultation in Allentown, Center Valley, College Hill, Emmaus, Forks Township, Macungie, Orefield, Palmer Township, Stockertown, Glendon, Easton, Tatamy Borough, Trexlertown, Wescosville, Coopersburg, West Easton, Williams Township, or a community in the vicinity.