Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care Services
The thought of going home after an extended stay in a hospital or medical facility can both comfort and concern seniors, their spouses, and their family members. Recovering at home can help seniors relax in a familiar environment, yet the lack of immediate medical attention can be worrisome. Seniors may struggle to follow complex discharge instructions, including (new) medications, therapies, or follow-up appointments.
Visiting Angels Farmington’s Ready, Set, Go Home transitional care program assists seniors with bridging the gap between hospital care and home care. Our compassionate caregivers and customized care plans ensure a smooth transition, regardless of the circumstances. Transitional care is just one of the ways Visiting Angels gives back to the local Farmington community.
What is Transitional Care?
As a specialized type of home care, transitional care addresses the common gap in care seniors experience when returning home after surgery, treatment, or rehabilitation. In this critical time, seniors may require additional and more extensive assistance to ensure not only a smooth transition but also a swift and safe recovery. Studies have shown that transitional care can help reduce the chances of hospital readmission and provide seniors and their loved ones with peace of mind.
Families concerned about their aging loved one can also turn to home care for extended in-home support beyond the transitional phase.
Benefits of Transitional Care
Similar to many of Visiting Angels Farmington’s senior home care services, transitional care helps guide seniors in their transition from hospital to home. Our caregivers compassionately ensure seniors live the highest quality of life possible to safely age in place. We appreciate every opportunity to support local community members in successfully navigating a smooth and safe recovery process and offer family members and loved ones peace of mind.
Navigating the Discharge Process
Seniors and their families don’t have to wait until discharge to enact transitional care. Instead, seniors can meet with the Visiting Angels Farmington care team while they are still admitted to discuss and form a customized transitional care plan. Then, when it’s time to come home, seniors already know what to expect — a compassionate caregiver at their side.
Improved Adherence to Discharge Instructions
Recovering from a hospital stay can drain a senior’s energy and tax their mental faculties. Visiting Angels Farmington’s caregivers welcome the chance to support local seniors by assisting with medication management, care coordination, and follow-up appointments. Our caregivers ensure seniors follow any medication routines and monitor for any sudden changes. We also provide transportation and mobility assistance in attending follow-up appointments and ensure any level of activity matches what’s recommended.
Learn more about how making the home more accessible can help seniors avoid hospital readmission and foster a secure recovery environment.
Support For Daily Living Activities
When we don’t feel at our best or most of our energy is spent on recovering, assistance with daily activities can minimize our energy output and ensure our safety. Visiting Angels of Farmington’s caregivers help seniors plan and prepare meals, perform light housekeeping duties, and do their laundry. In addition, caregivers can assist with personal grooming and toileting.
Seniors wishing to extend their caregiving services beyond transitional care can obtain personal care from senior in-home care agencies such as Visiting Angels Farmington.
Enhanced Quality of Life
Our comprehensive transitional care services monitor seniors and supervise their recovery to prevent complications and readmission. However, our caregivers work with seniors in their individual capacities to foster independence for a more fulfilling recovery. The companionship and social interaction our caregivers offer can help seniors maintain their physical and mental well-being while feeling connected, valued, safe, and cared for.
Discover why Visiting Angels takes our role in senior home care so seriously and how we approach caring for local seniors as if they were our own family members.
Visiting Angels Farmington’s Approach to Transitional Care
In addition to transitional care, Visiting Angels of Farmington offers numerous senior home care services. Regardless of which service you require, our care staff custom-tailor care plans to accommodate seniors and their individual needs.
Compassionate Caregivers
At Visiting Angels Farmington, we carefully screen the caregivers we employ to ensure your aging loved one receives only the best. Our emphasis on personalized, compassionate care extends to finding skilled professionals who take their role in senior home care seriously. Through a rigorous interview process, applicants must demonstrate their ability to care for seniors like a close family member.
Learn more about how we assist Farmington seniors independently and safely age in place.
Personalized Care Plans
Beyond selecting the best candidates for our open caregiving positions, Visiting Angels Farmington care staff meet with seniors and their families to craft a custom care plan. In the context of transitional care, a senior’s individual care plan typically includes following discharge instructions and communicating with family members to ensure a smooth recovery.
Learn how to get started with senior home care services in Farmington, New Mexico.
FAQs About Transitional Care Services
Q: What role does the family play in transitional care?
A: Family members and loved ones can help support seniors during the transitional phase by coordinating with primary healthcare providers and Visiting Angels of Farmington’s team. Our care staff works to keep families in the loop and offer peace of mind in encouraging a safe and smooth recovery.
Q: What services are typically included in transitional care?
A: Transitional care services include meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping and laundry, toileting and personal grooming, transportation assistance, companionship, and compassion. We also tailor our personal care plans to individual seniors’ needs.
Q: How can transitional care help reduce hospital readmissions?
A: Visiting Angels Farmington’s caregivers help seniors strictly adhere to hospital discharge instructions, including attending follow-up appointments, to ensure continuation of care and reduce their chances of readmission. Communication with spouses and loved ones can also offer family members much-needed support.
Q: What happens to the transitional care plan if a senior’s needs change?
A: Should a senior’s needs change, Visiting Angels Farmington adjusts their personal care plan accordingly. Before any permanent changes, our team typically speaks to family members to ensure continuity of care and promote open communication.
Visit our full FAQ page to see more common topics on home care services with Visiting Angels.
Contact Us to Learn More About Transitional Care
Complex instructions and multiple follow-up appointments can quickly overwhelm seniors recovering from a hospital or in-patient medical facility stay. The Visiting Angels Farmington care team offers numerous resources to assist seniors, including our transitional care program.
Contact us to learn more about how our compassionate caregivers ensure the safety of you or your aging loved one as you transition back to daily life. Or call us at 505-516-1150 to schedule a free consultation.
Ready, Set, Go Home Transitional Care Program Available In:
Aztec, NM; Bloomfield, NM; Farmington, NM; Flora Vista, NM; Kirtland, NM; Navajo Dam, NM
Local Medical & Nursing Facilities Near Farmington, NM:
- San Juan Regional Medical Center
- Farmington Community Health Center
- San Juan Health Partners
- Farmington Family Practice
- AFC Urgent Care Farmington
Serving Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield, Navajo Dam, Flora Vista and Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels FARMINGTON, NM
1515 20th St #FFarmington, NM 87401
Phone: 505-516-1150