Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

Hospital discharges can be a time of both relief and anxiety for seniors. While they may be glad to return home, they may also worry about complications that could bring them back to the hospital. With transitional care in Garden Grove, your loved one can lower their chances of being rehospitalized.

At Visiting Angels^® Garden Grove, our transitional care has been specifically designed to support older adults during and after their hospital discharge. A professional caregiver from our team can assist your loved one with the recovery process and help them maintain their well-being so they can stay at home where they most want to be.

What Causes Hospital Readmissions?

In many cases, hospital readmissions are avoidable. The problem is older adults often lack the ability to conduct basic activities of daily living following a hospital stay. They may feel weak, exhausted, or lack motivation to stick to their doctors' orders. As a result, their well-being can suffer, making a return to the hospital a necessity.

In fact, up to 20% of seniors on Medicare are rehospitalized after fewer than 30 days following their discharge in Garden Grove. Transitional care can play a major role in increasing the likelihood your loved one will not fall into this category.

How Transitional Care From Visiting Angels Garden Grove Helps

Our Ready-Set-Go home program starts while clients are still in the hospital to help prepare them for the return home. Patients can use our discharge guide to plan for the transition and learn more about what to expect in the coming weeks. They can also utilize this guide to record the information given to them by their healthcare providers.

We'll have a team member visit with the senior and their family at the hospital to put a plan in place before the discharge occurs. That way, the whole family can have peace of mind. Most importantly, we'll individualize this plan according to the senior's preferences and the special instructions they've received from their physicians.

Once home, the senior will receive comprehensive care from our professional care providers. Some of our most common transitional care services include reminders to take prescriptions, help with bathing, grooming, and tidying up, mobility support, companionship, and accompaniment to follow-up appointments.

Help your loved one take advantage of our transitional care services in Garden Grove, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, and the surrounding areas. Simply reach out to Visiting Angels Garden Grove today to book a free consultation.