The transitional care program we offer at Visiting Angels^® Eugene helps seniors in our community get access to the resources and tools they need to avoid hospital readmission. While no one wants to stay at a hospital longer than they need to, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, nearly a fifth of seniors released from a hospital are readmitted within 30 days. With our transitional care program, we provide seniors in Springfield, Eugene, and the surrounding areas with personalized and supportive care that addresses the main causes of hospital readmission.

The Causes of Hospital Readmission

While the causes for readmission can vary widely, most often, the reasons include:

• Mismanaging medication or taking the wrong medication at the wrong time
• Not going to follow-up medical appointments
• The inability to manage an illness or disease at home
• Not following through with discharge instructions
• Exhaustion due to a changed eating and sleeping schedule at the hospital

After your loved one returns home from the hospital, the last thing you want is for them to face readmission. Not only is readmission worrisome and stressful for you, but it can set your loved one further behind on recovering and returning to independent living. Our team is here to help. With the right types of support and senior care, your loved one can return home from the hospital and stay there. We support in-home recovery for our clients and help them reinstate their daily routines and normal lifestyles.

How Transitional Care Helps Seniors in Eugene

Our transitional care program from Visiting Angels Eugene uses a three-prong approach to address the specific causes of hospital readmission for seniors in the area. This approach includes:

• At the Hospital. Once we hear a client has been hospitalized, we will visit them at their family’s request. During this visit, we will provide a copy of our Ready, Set, Go Home discharge planning guide, which helps prompt our clients to ask important questions about issues that affect hospital readmission. These questions include dietary and medication needs, symptoms to report, as well as dates and times of follow-up appointments.
• At Home. At your loved one’s home, our transitional care providers from Visiting Angels Eugene will be able to gain unique insight into your loved one’s lifestyle and habits. They’ll be able to let supervisors or case managers know reasons why your loved one is missing follow-up appointments or not taking the right medication. This way, we can quickly address any issues that put your loved one at risk of hospital readmission.
• At Our Office. At our office in Eugene, our transitional care services help seniors by providing medication and appointment reminders, as well as arranging food and medication deliveries.

Our transitional care at Visiting Angels Eugene focuses on helping seniors prevent events and mistakes that can cause rehospitalization. We have a range of services and programs available to assist your loved one during their recovery period. These include helping with everyday tasks and preventing falls or injuries. Here are some of the home care services we offer as part of our Ready, Set, Go Home program:

• Medication reminders
• Running errands
• Light housekeeping assistance
• Mobility assistance and fall prevention
• Transportation to follow-up appointments
• Preparation of nutritious meals
• Respectful aid with personal care tasks

At Visiting Angels Eugene, we understand that each senior has unique needs and preferences for in-home care. Additionally, your loved one's recovery instructions will differ from those of other seniors. To ensure they are receiving the exact care and assistance they need, we will design a personalized care plan for your loved one. Our services can be combined to create a specific and unique care plan. We can also adapt their care plan as they continue to recover, providing the exact types of aid they need.

Our caregivers have flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This allows us to create a schedule to meet your loved one's recovery needs. As they transition from the hospital to home, your loved one may require more frequent visits to ensure recovery. We are happy to work closely with you and your loved one's physicians to create a caregiving schedule that provides the level of care they need.

Get Started with Visiting Angels Eugene

When you choose us for your loved one's care, you can feel supported and have peace of mind. We are here to guide you through the process of coordinating the care your loved one needs. You can get started today by scheduling a no-obligation care consultation. During this initial meeting, we will supply you with our Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide. This is a great tool to use for planning your loved one's discharge and recovery.

To help your loved one avoid hospital readmission, call Visiting Angels Eugene today to learn more about our transitional care services.