Receiving a phone call that a loved one is in the hospital can open the floodgates to worries about their future. If they are older, you may be concerned about their ability to successfully recover from their illness or injury and return to their independent life at home. We understand what you're going through, and we're here to let you know that our transitional care program can help. At Visiting Angels^® Lexington, we've created a home care program that supports seniors throughout the discharge process to promote their well-being and their recovery.

What Causes Readmissions in Lexington?

You may know that elderly adults are often repeatedly readmitted to the hospital. In fact, Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 or older have an almost 20% chance of returning to the hospital within a month of their discharge. 

There are a range of factors that could add to a senior's likelihood of experiencing a readmission. These include feeling particularly tired or weak after being hospitalized, lacking support from family, or being socially isolated. When seniors are on their own, they often find they're unable to follow their doctors' instructions to the letter, which can contribute to a deterioration in their health.

When the stakes are so high, having a professional whose expertise you can count on to help your loved one through the discharge process is crucial. Our Ready, Set, Go Home transitional care program offers dedicated resources for elderly adults and their family members to give them confidence and ensure they are fully supported during this challenging time.

How Our Transitional Care Program Helps

With our transitional care at Visiting Angels Lexington, we aim to reduce local seniors' risk of preventable accidents or mistakes at home during the recovery period. We not only help our clients and their families set up recovery care, but we also offer a wide range of home care services. Your loved one will be able to return home safely and follow their recovery instructions with our assistance.

Our program begins with help at the hospital to coordinate post-discharge care for the senior. Our care coordinators help families gain insight from seniors' doctors and outline the types of care they'll need for a swift recovery.

During this time, we will give you a complimentary copy of our Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide. This will be an important tool during your loved one's recovery period. It has plenty of space to write down vital information, including contact information for doctors, medications and doses, and health updates. You can bring this guide to your loved one's follow-up appointments as a reference tool.

Ready-Set-Go Home also includes home care visits from professional caregivers. First, we match seniors with a caregiver who can accommodate their needs following their discharge. Then, the caregiver visits as often as the senior requires.

Our caregivers can help out in a multitude of ways, striving to make your loved one's recovery successful and safe. Here are some of the in-home transitional care services we offer at Visiting Angels Lexington:

• Medication reminders
• Transportation to follow-up appointments
• Mobility assistance and fall prevention
• Running errands and grocery shopping
• Respectful aid with personal care
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping 

Whether your loved one is recovering from an illness or injury, their recovery will look different from our other clients'. To ensure they are receiving the exact care they need, we will create a personalized care plan for them. Our services can be combined uniquely to address each need. Our caregivers are also available around the clock, so your loved one's visitation schedule can be customized as well.

As your loved one recovers, their care needs are likely to change. They may need less care as they regain strength and independence, or they may need a constant level of care due to a chronic condition. Whatever your loved one's needs may be, our senior care plans are easily adapted. 

Connect with Visiting Angels Lexington

Having a loved one in the hospital can be stressful, and coordinating their care can seem overwhelming. Our team at Visiting Angels Lexington is here to help. We can answer your questions and guide you during this journey. Our transitional care is available in Lexington and the surrounding communities.

To get started with us, we encourage you to schedule a free care consultation. Our team is happy to meet with you and your loved one in-person if possible. This is a great time to discuss your loved one's recovery needs and how our services can help them return home. This introductory meeting is very helpful in creating your loved one's personalized care plan.

Contact Visiting Angels Lexington today to request a no-cost, no-obligation transitional care consultation. We look forward to connecting with your family and providing the care your loved one needs to recover at home.