At Visiting Angels^® Fort Wayne, we understand that a stay in a hospital can be unpleasant, uncomfortable, and disorienting for seniors. However, almost one in five Medicare patients released from the hospital returns within 30 days. With our transitional care program, we provide care and services designed to help seniors in the Fort Wayne area stay healthy and remain at home after a hospital visit.

What Causes Hospital Readmission

Even though there is a high rate of hospital readmission for seniors in the Fort Wayne area, oftentimes, with the right transitional care, these readmissions can be prevented. A few of the main reasons why seniors are readmitted to the hospital include:

• Not following through with discharge instructions
• Not handling medication properly
• Missing follow-up appointments
• Exhaustion due to disrupted sleeping and eating schedules
• Trouble managing diseases or illnesses at home

How Transitional Care from Visiting Angels Fort Wayne Can Help

The transitional care services we provide for seniors in Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Bluffton, IN, and the surrounding communities help prevent hospital readmission in three different ways. These include:

• At the Hospital. If your loved one has been hospitalized, we’ll visit them at your request. We’ll bring with us a copy of our Ready, Set, Go Home discharge planning guide. This guide is a helpful tool which will prompt your loved one to ask about issues related to their readmission. It includes questions about medications, dietary needs, dates and times of follow-up appointments, and more.
• At Your Loved One’s Home. When providing senior care, our compassionate caregivers from Visiting Angels Fort Wayne can provide unique insight into our clients’ lifestyles and needs. We can keep an eye out for reasons why your loved one might be missing follow-up appointments or medications, and can share this information with a case manager or supervisor. This way, any issues can be quickly addressed.
• At Our Office. Behind the scenes, our transitional care services help local seniors get the resources they need to live safely. We can arrange medication and food deliveries, provide reminders for appointments and medication, and can accompany your loved one to follow-up medical appointments.

Personalized Transitional Care to Meet Your Needs

Our team at Visiting Angels Fort Wayne brings care and assistance into your loved one's home. This helps ease the transition from the hospital to home. Our caregivers can help ensure your loved one is following their recovery instructions and gets acclimated to life at home.

We can provide the following home care services as part of our transitional care:

• Meal planning and preparation
• Assistance with bathing and dressing
• Mobility and transferring assistance
• Fall prevention
• Transportation to follow-up appointments
• Running errands

The goal of our home care at Visiting Angels Fort Wayne is to ensure your loved one's safety, comfort, and well-being at home. Our team is happy to work with you, your loved one, and their physician to ensure every need is met. We will carefully craft a personalized care plan to meet your loved one's exact needs. This time of transition can be difficult for everyone involved. Our team is here to provide care, peace of mind, and comfort.

Our caregivers offer flexible scheduling as well. Your loved one deserves to receive aid whenever it is needed. Some seniors may require around-the-clock care after a hospital stay, while others may need part-time assistance with daily tasks. We are happy to build a care schedule that meets your loved one's needs. Our caregivers are also happy to provide respite for family caregivers. We can ensure your loved one continues to follow recovery instructions while you take time away from your caregiving duties.

Get Started with Visiting Angels Fort Wayne

Visiting Angels Fort Wayne is your locally owned and operated resource for in-home elderly care. Our team takes pride in assisting local seniors with returning home after a hospital stay. We encourage you to contact our team and schedule your free care consultation. We look forward to learning more about your loved one's needs and creating their personalized care plan.

To help your loved one live safely at home after a hospital visit, call Visiting Angels Fort Wayne today to learn more about our transitional care services.