Find Transitional Care in Fredericksburg

When an older family member returns home from the hospital, it's cause for celebration. But the time after a hospital return can be fraught with the potential for complications. That's why, at Visiting Angels^® Fredericksburg, we always encourage families to set up transitional care. We want your loved one to have the care, support, and attention they need to thrive after a hospital stay. 

Let's look at why this type of care is so important, and how we help seniors return home safely. 

Why Transitional Care Matters For Your Loved One  

Simply put, if your family member has been in the hospital, the risk for re-admission is high—up to 20% of seniors are re-admitted in the first 30 days. Here's why that happens, and why transitional care is so important for Fredericksburg area seniors:   

• Exhaustion and fatigue. When seniors return home from the hospital, they're often battling exhaustion, fatigue, and weakness. This makes it harder to keep track of medication doses or to follow specific discharge instructions properly. A professional can assist with all of that and much more. 
• Support with logistics. Proper recovery often requires regular medical appointments, coordination of equipment and medication, and other complex logistics. Your loved one may feel overwhelmed by these details. Our care team can take on the travel logistics, equipment pick-ups and drop-offs, and other necessities. 
• Increased risk of injury. One significant risk after returning home is the potential for falls and other injuries. That may be due to reduced strength or increased exhaustion, or it may be due to medication side effects. Your loved one's caregiver can assist with fall prevention as well as high-risk tasks like bathing and toileting. 

Helping Seniors in Fredericksburg Return Home 

At Visiting Angels Fredericksburg, we work with your family to ensure a smooth transition home for your loved one. That starts while they're still in the hospital. We can work with you, your loved one, and their medical team to navigate the details of a safe discharge. 

Once your family member has returned home, their caregiver can assist with household tasks, monitor their condition, get them to appointments, and help them stay safe. With transitional care, you know that your loved one is always getting quality support and attention.  

Set Up Your Initial, No-Cost Consultation 

Wherever you need transitional care, our team can be there, including: 

• Fredericksburg
• King George
• Colonial Beach
• Spotsylvania
• Dahlgren
• And throughout the surrounding area

Don't wait to set up transitional care. Contact Visiting Angels Fredericksburg for a preliminary consultation today.