Seniors are at greater risk of returning to the hospital within the first 30 days of discharge than any other age group. It is estimated that around 20 percent of all hospitalized elderly Medicare beneficiaries return to the hospital within four weeks of being sent home. However, with the assistance of a professional caregiver, the risk of being readmitted can be significantly lowered.

At Visiting Angels Carlisle, we are committed to reducing hospital readmissions through our Ready–Set–Go Home program. Our home care providers can provide essential care and assistance and look after Mom or Dad at home until they restore their health and slowly get back to their usual routine.

Call Visiting Angels of Carlisle at 717-241-5900 to schedule a free consultation.

How Does the Ready–Set–Go–Home Program Help Seniors in Carlisle, Gettysburg, and Surrounding Communities?

Most re-hospitalizations would be entirely preventable if senior patients could fully adhere to the discharge instructions provided by their doctor. However, after an extended stay at the hospital, aging adults may struggle with performing even the most basic tasks at Home. Luckily, with a robust support system, whether in the form of help coming from family members or a professional caregiver from Visiting Angels Carlisle, older adults have a much better chance of fully regaining their health.

To help reduce the risk of a second admission, our Ready–Set–Go Home program utilizes a three-prong approach. Here is how it works:

• At the hospital: We start setting up the care plan while your loved one is still in the hospital. A professional caregiver can provide guidance and assist your family during the discharge process to ensure the transition home goes as smoothly as possible.
• At your loved one’s Home: Once your parent is back home, our trained professionals will meticulously and systematically promote recovery and make sure their doctor’s orders are followed down to the smallest detail by providing personalized, one-on-one in-home care.
• At our local office: Last but certainly not least, we also offer behind-the-scenes support to our expert caregivers and your family in the first few weeks after your parent’s discharge. Our office staff schedules and coordinates medication, equipment, and food deliveries, offers medication and appointment reminders, and more.

Schedule a FREE In-Home Consultation Today!

Contact our Carlisle office or drop sites in Gettysburg and Chambersburg today to learn more about Ready-Set-–Go Home and how Visiting Angels Carlisle can help your parents restore their health as quickly and safely as possible. We look forward to working with you!