Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

Hospital stays can be stressful for seniors, and the recovery process can also be quite difficult without help. Transitional care from Visiting Angels^® Elmwood Park offers the comprehensive assistance elderly adults require to successfully transition from the hospital to home. With personalized support from a professional caregiver, seniors can increase their chances of staying at home for longer.

What Causes Readmissions for Seniors in Elmwood Park

The rate of rehospitalizations is quite high among the 60+ age group. In fact, almost one in five older adults on Medicare are reported to be readmitted to the hospital within only a month of their initial discharge date. Not only do readmissions cause additional stress for seniors and their families, but they can also reduce the likelihood that patients will regain their prior functionality and return to their normal way of life.

Many elderly adults experience a decline after they return home from the hospital. As a result, their independence and quality of life also declines. Even basic activities that once came naturally can present a struggle during this vulnerable stage. When they lack outside support, seniors' condition can deteriorate to the point that they need to go back to the hospital. 

How Visiting Angels Elmwood Park Helps

Our local senior care agency offers a dedicated transitional care program for older individuals who are undergoing a hospital discharge. This program is called Ready-Set-Go Home as it includes plenty of preparatory support with the hospital discharge planning process. Our care coordinators meet with care recipients and their family caregivers to discuss the different activities the senior will require help with when they return home. We also offer guidance to promote clear communication with seniors' physicians and to set expectations for the transition.  

The next stage of this care program includes at-home assistance with a variety of routines and basic tasks, as well as compassionate companionship for seniors who may feel lonely during this challenging time. Our caregivers can offer support with implementing doctors' orders, remembering to take medications, and attending important follow-up appointments. They can also assist with bathing, grooming, and preparing meals according to dietary restrictions.

We encourage you to ask for more information about transitional care if your loved one will soon be discharged from the hospital. Contact Visiting Angels Elmwood Park to request a free consultation in Elmwood Park, Harwood Heights, Oak Park Ridge, Norridge, Oak Park, River Forest, or a community in the surrounding areas.