Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care Services
Preparing for a loved one to return home from a hospital or inpatient facility stay can be a major task for family caregivers. The responsibility of managing discharge instructions, prescribed medications, therapies, and follow-up appointments can quickly become overwhelming. Rather than trying to shoulder the burden all on your own, you can lean on the Ready, Set, Go Home transitional care program from Visiting Angels Cullman to make the transition back home a smooth and stress-free experience for your family.
What is Transitional Care?
While hospitals and rehab centers are places of healing and recovery, prolonged stays can create challenges for seniors when it comes time to resume life at home. Transitional care is support given to assist with the physical, emotional, and practical adjustments that come with care changing between providers, locations, phases, etc. In this case, we are mostly talking about transitioning from being at a hospital or skilled nursing facility where a senior may have undergone surgery, treatment, or rehab, to returning to life at home where they are aging in place.
Without transitional care, loved ones can become vulnerable to all kinds of circumstances which may cause them to be readmitted. However, many studies have shown that with transitional care, the chances of being readmitted are reduced.
So how can you make sure your loved one stays home for good? The Ready, Set, Go Home transitional program from Visiting Angels Cullman can help!
Learn a little more about home care and when it might be time to use it.
How Does Transitional Care Benefit Cullman Seniors?
Transitional care plays a vital role in supporting seniors in our local community of Cullman as they move from hospital (or similar facility) to home, ensuring a smooth and safe recovery process. Transitional care helps seniors adhere to discharge instructions, manage medications, and receive necessary assistance with daily living activities. This type of non-medical care significantly reduces the risk of hospital readmissions, enhances the overall quality of life, and provides peace of mind for both seniors and their families.
Understanding and Planning the Discharge Process
A Visiting Angels team member can meet with your senior loved one in the hospital or rehab facility and develop a discharge plan ahead of time, ensuring peace of mind and a seamless transition home.
Improved Adherence to Discharge Instructions
Failure to follow discharge instructions is one of the biggest reasons people get readmitted so soon after being discharged. Instructions from a doctor are incredibly important, however, and vital to a successful recovery and continued health. Visiting Angels of Cullman will work alongside your entire care team to ensure we understand and are able to facilitate carrying out discharge instructions. Our caregivers help manage medications, provide transportation to follow-up appointments, assist with mobility, and ensure clients stay active (or inactive) as recommended by their medical team.
See an example of how in-home care can support stroke recovery after a hospital stay.
Support for Daily Living Activities
For many people, being discharged does not mean they have recovered yet, so it is very common to need continued assistance at home with instrumental daily activities for managing one’s self and their home. A caregiver from our agency can be available to ease the burden of personal care like getting ready for the day or bedtime, safely showering, grooming, and toileting, and transferring around the house. They can also provide assistance around the home with tasks like light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, and laundry.
Learn more about personal care services from Visiting Angels Cullman.
Enhanced Quality of Life
Transitional care significantly enhances the quality of life for seniors by providing the necessary support to carry out daily activities and maintain their physical and mental well-being. This comprehensive support not only promotes a smoother recovery but also fosters independence, enabling seniors to engage in social activities and enjoy a more fulfilling life. By offering continuous monitoring and companionship, our caregivers ensure that seniors feel safe, valued, and connected, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes and a better overall quality of life.
Find out more about the benefits to working with Visiting Angels.
Our Approach to Transitional Care at Visiting Angels Cullman
Our range of non-medical in-home care services are not one size fits all, nor should they be. Every individual is unique with needs that can change over time, and our care plans are designed to support and change with you as you recover and after if needed.
Personalized Care Plans
Through personalized care plans and continuous support, transitional care bridges the gap between hospital and home, promoting better health outcomes and a quicker return to independence. With plans tailored specifically to you or your loved one, you can have peace of mind knowing that our expert team will give you all the support you need following a hospital stay.
See a list, along with details, of all the types of care we provide.
Experienced and Compassionate Caregivers
The team at Visiting Angels Cullman is made up of Angel caregivers, home health aids, and Certified Nurses Assistants (CNAs). We thoroughly prescreen each applicant and put them through a multi-step interview process to ensure that only the safest, most reliable, and most capable of them become Angels. Cullman and the surrounding areas have some of the most skilled care professionals available. All of our Angels have the unique qualities of experience and compassion that sets them apart. When our local families put their trust in our agency, we approach it just as we would when caring for our own family members.
See what Randall Shedd, Director of the Cullman County Commission on Aging, has to say about Visiting Angels Cullman:
“At Commission on Aging, we get calls all the time asking us if we know someone who can help with their loved ones - Now, I am confident in suggesting anyone give a call to the local Visiting Angels office because I know Kaye and Greg Donnelly and I know they do background checks on all their employees and the people they send into the home of seniors are responsible and caring people.”
Read more about what makes our senior care services the trusted choice in Cullman.
FAQs about Transitional Care Services
Q: How can family members support the transitional care process?
A: Family members can support the transitional care process by staying informed about the senior's care plan, ensuring follow-through on medical instructions, providing emotional support, and coordinating with caregivers to address any concerns or changes in the senior's condition.
Q: How long do transitional care services typically last?
A: Transitional care services typically last for the first 30 days post-discharge, but can be extended based on the senior’s needs and recovery progress.
Q: How do caregivers ensure medication adherence if they can’t administer it?
A: Caregivers assist with medication management by reminding seniors to take their medications on time and following the prescribed dosage instructions.
Q: How is a transitional care plan customized?
A transitional care plan is customized based on the senior's medical condition, discharge instructions, and individual needs, ensuring personalized support for optimal recovery.
Visit our full FAQ page for more general questions and answers on our in-home care services.
Call Us To Schedule a Free Consultation
We know managing home care after hospitalization can be a fulltime job, whether your own, or someone else’s. We are here to help you in any way we can. With a free consultation, we will discuss your needs and what we can do to make this process as stress-free and simple as possible.
Give us a call at 256-734-6600 or fill out our contact form online. We look forward to speaking with you!
Ready, Set, Go Home Transitional Care Program Available In:
Jasper, AL; Cullman, AL; Walker County, AL; Cullman County, AL; Marshall County, AL; Blount County, AL; Etowah County, AL.
Local Medical & Nursing Facilities Near Cullman, AL:
- Cullman Regional Medical Center
- Cullman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
- Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
- TLC Nursing Center
- Summerford Health and Rehab
Serving Cullman, Etowah, Walker, Marshall & Blount Counties
Visiting Angels CULLMAN, AL
207 4th St SE #ACullman, AL 35055
Phone: 256-734-6600
Fax: 256-734-6616