Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

Hospital admissions can be worrisome, especially for older adults. All too often, one hospital stay leads to a cycle of readmission sparked by complications and health concerns. When seniors hope to remain at home for as long as possible, the hospital is usually the last place they want to be. Through the Ready-Set-Go Home transitional care program available from Visiting Angels^® Edwardsville, elderly adults can look forward to a seamless transition back home after a hospital stay that sets the stage for a solid recovery.

What Causes Readmissions in Edwardsville?

As it is relatively common for seniors to be repeatedly readmitted to the hospital, it is important to understand why rehospitalizations occur. Statistics from Medicare beneficiaries even show that nearly 20% of seniors are readmitted to the hospital within four weeks of leaving. These numbers reveal that elderly adults have a serious risk of complications in the period immediately following discharge.

Although the variables that can lead to readmission differ from patient to patient, one thing is clear: those who lack support at home are less likely to be able to maintain their well-being for long. It is understandable that seniors may struggle to look after themselves or follow doctors' instructions after a hospital stay. During this sensitive time, they are particularly vulnerable to strain and often exhausted. Setting up care that tends to their needs can play a crucial role in their ability to stay out of the hospital.

How Our Transitional Care Program Helps

Our three-prong Ready-Set-Go Home program includes the services seniors typically need to avoid complications and remain at home after a hospital stay. First, we initiate the care process before the senior even leaves the hospital. This in-hospital support gives families guidance with post-discharge planning and resources they can refer back to along the way.

Next, we give care recipients a helping hand at home in the weeks following their discharge. Our services take their physicians' recommendations into account and help seniors preserve their strength and energy as they return to their daily routines.

At our local office in the Edwardsville area, we always work to coordinate care visits, deliveries, transportation, and meet any other needs seniors may have. With our help, your loved one can significantly improve their chances of staying at home for the long run.

Book your free transitional care consultation in Edwardsville, Alton, Bethalto, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City, Troy, or a town in the vicinity. Call Visiting Angels Edwardsville today!