Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

There are a few steps families can take to help loved ones in the hospital get on their way to a successful recovery. One of these steps is to set up transitional care services from a reliable care provider. At Visiting Angels^® Fort Myers, we go above and beyond traditional home care through our Ready-Set-Go Home transitional care program. This specialized program has been designed to ensure elderly adults have comprehensive care before they leave the hospital and after they begin the recovery process in their own homes.

What Causes Readmissions in Fort Myers?

Concerning reports from Medicare show that almost 1 in 5 patients 65 and older return to the hospital only thirty days after first being discharged. This pattern can be stressful for both seniors and their family members. It can also lower seniors' chances of returning to their former levels of functionality and independence. As a result, keeping seniors safe and healthy at home is crucial.

It is difficult to pin down exactly why rates of rehospitalizations are so high among elderly adults, as each case is different. However, many of these cases share commonalities, such as a lack of support at home, mobility limitations, and a loss of energy after a hospital stay. These factors can lead seniors to neglect everyday tasks that are crucial to their well-being and their eventual recovery.

How Our Transitional Care Program Helps Seniors in Fort Myers

With Ready-Set-Go Home, you can have full confidence your loved one will receive comprehensive care tailored to their unique situation and their care requirements during recovery. This program includes care delivered in three stages:

1. At the hospital. We always strive to initiate transitional care before the senior is discharged from the hospital. Our care professionals coordinate with families, provide supportive resources, and help ensure every aspect of the discharge process is carefully planned.
2. At home. When seniors get back home after a hospital stay, they typically need a helping hand with their daily routines. Our caregivers are ready to assist by reminding seniors about their medications, assisting with personal care and homemaking, and monitoring the well-being of care recipients.
3. From our office. The diligent staff members at our local office in Fort Myers are always available to take care of the logistics of the care process, ensuring reminders are set at the right times and organizing deliveries.

Set up transitional care for a loved one who is in the hospital in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, or a neighboring area. Call Visiting Angels Fort Myers today for a free consultation.