At-Home Care Services for Hospital Recovery in Greater Joplin, MO
Visiting Angels of Joplin's transitional care services are much appreciated by individuals in Carthage, Neosho, Lamar, Monett, Mt. Vernon, and the neighboring areas who are old or handicapped. Patients over 65 years old admitted to the hospital often have the primary goal of recovering to the point where they can be released. But getting well doesn't stop with discharge. It is essential to provide elders with continuous assistance so they may continue to rehabilitate at home.
Contact our office at 417-781-1000 to get started with at-home care services.
Visiting Angels' At-Home Care Services Help Seniors Transition Home from a Hospital Stay in Joplin, Carthage, Neosho, Lamar, Monett, and Surrounding Areas
When it comes to helping the elderly and those with physical limitations through transitions, Visiting Angels of Joplin has you covered. To assist elders in avoiding the hassle and financial burden of hospital readmission, we provide treatment in the comfort of their own homes. Readmission is more likely to occur in the first 30 days after release for the elderly. You may be sure that your loved one will get the individualized attention they need to make it through the first month after release from the hospital.
Common Causes of Hospital Readmission
There are many reasons why a loved one may be readmitted to the hospital after discharge. The most significant contributor is an inability to follow discharge instructions. Seniors often assume they are in the clear once they get home and may hesitate to ask for assistance. However, transitional at-home care services from Visiting Angels of Joplin can make the transition from hospital to home smoother and easier to manage.
Some of the common reasons why seniors may be readmitted to the hospital include:
- Trouble adhering to a physician-prescribed meal plan
- Lack of assistance for limited mobility and walking
- Failure to follow the doctor's discharge instructions
- Missing follow-up appointments or therapies
- Skipping medication doses or taking incorrectly
How Visiting Angels of Joplin Helps
For local elders, Visiting Angels of Joplin offers individualized transitional home care services. Beginning with the hospital, we may provide a variety of services to help your family member. At your request, our care coordinator may arrange a meeting with your family member to go over discharge plans. We provide food shopping and supply coordination services to assist get your loved one's house ready for their homecoming.
Some specific transitional senior care services which Visiting Angels of Joplin can provide include:
- Walking and mobility assistance
- Preparing dietary-conscious meals
- Transportation to follow-up appointments
- Medication reminders and monitoring
- Transferring and fall prevention
- Help with bathing and dressing
- Performing light housekeeping tasks
- Running errands and grocery shopping
- Providing joyful companionship
If you have a loved one who has been hospitalized or will be in the future, call Visiting Angels of Joplin today at 417-781-1000 and ask about our transitional at-home care.
Serving Joplin, Carthage, Neosho, Lamar, Monett, Mt. Vernon, MO and the Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels JOPLIN, MO
1736 S Main St,Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-781-1000