Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

With a transitional care program specifically dedicated to meeting the needs of seniors during and after a hospital discharge, Visiting Angels^® Austin TX is working to minimize the rate of rehospitalizations. This program, called Ready-Set-Go Home, offers a variety of services for elderly adults that help them get on their way to a full recovery. Our care team provides support at the hospital, at the senior’s house, and behind the scenes to facilitate better outcomes for this vulnerable age group.

Why Is Transitional Care Important?

Rehospitalizations are more common than you may think. Roughly 1 in 5 Medicare patients return to the hospital within one month of being discharged. This kind of return can be both expensive and stressful. It can also negatively impact seniors’ ability to ultimately regain their previous level of functionality and independence.

As transitional care helps seniors avoid the pitfalls that could lead to a hospital readmission, this type of care is crucial. Our services at Visiting Angels Austin TX can take the form of mobility support, reminders to follow doctors’ orders, respite care for unpaid family caregivers, and emotional support during the ups and downs of recovery.

How Visiting Angels Austin TX Helps

Our Ready-Set-Go Home program takes a multi-faceted approach to care. First, we begin supporting seniors before they ever leave the hospital. Our caregivers visit care recipients and their families prior to discharge to provide them with our discharge planning guide. We help make sure families have a plan in place for the transition and have had important questions answered by their loved one’s physicians.

The second aspect of care starts when the senior returns to their home. We ensure seniors are matched with caregivers who are able to offer the forms of support they need and help them cope with any difficulties that lie ahead. Our goal is not only to keep seniors safe and comfortable as they get used to life at home, but also to help them remain there for as long as possible.

The third aspect of care takes place behind the scenes. Our office staff works to facilitate scheduling, reminders, and deliveries, helping make the logistics of care seamless.

Could your loved one in Austin, TX, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, or a nearby community benefit from transitional care? Call Visiting Angels Austin TX today for details about scheduling a free consultation!