Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

If your parent, grandparent, or close family friend is elderly, hearing they are in the hospital can be quite worrisome. While you want them to be healthy and comfortable at home, you may know that a hospital stay can increase their risk of losing their independence. Getting started with transitional care from Visiting Angels^® Little Canada can make a significant impact on their well-being and help minimize their chances of a hospital readmission.  

What Causes Hospital Readmissions in Little Canada?

It's relatively common for older patients to be repeatedly admitted to the hospital, with those 65 years old and older having a readmission rate of up to 20% within the first month of initial discharge. Several factors can increase this risk, including social isolation, a lack of family support, and weakness or a loss of energy. Factors such as these can hinder a senior from following through on their doctors' orders and lead to complications.

How Our Transitional Care Program Helps

Having access to dedicated resources is crucial to ensuring your loved one has a smooth transition from hospital to home that does not result in a readmission. Our Ready-Set-Go Home transitional care program at Visiting Angels Little Canada offers these crucial resources through a wide variety of services and comprehensive support for elderly adults as they prepare for the discharge and get back to daily life at home.

This program begins in the hospital along with the discharge planning process. Our care coordinators will gain information about your loved one's needs and take account of essential feedback and insight from the discharge plan provided by their physicians.

Next, our caregivers will make home visits to assist your loved one with maintaining their well-being after their discharge. Simple support with tasks like bathing, grooming, preparing meals, and remembering medication schedules can make a major difference in your loved one's trajectory of recovery.

The staff at our office in Little Canada also help coordinate and manage the different aspects of transitional care. With this network of support, you can have confidence your loved one will have a better chance of regaining their independence following a hospital stay.

Get started with a free transitional care consultation in Little Canada, Arden Hills, Columbia Heights, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, Shoreview, Roseville, Fridley, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, or a nearby town. Contact Visiting Angels Little Canada today.