Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care Services
The process of being treated for an acute illness or injury can be complex for patients of any age. However, what happens after being discharged from a hospital is particularly important for older groups. An individual may see a whole line of providers while they are being treated – starting with their primary care physician and moving onto unfamiliar doctors, nurses, and other personnel, all of whom may provide important recommendations they should follow.
Home Care Services Can Help Seniors
As patients get older and are often juggling numerous prescriptions for medications, this process can become all the more difficult to follow even though it is essential to understand and abide by discharge instructions properly to make a full recovery. This is why transitional care is playing an increasingly helpful role for seniors and their families. The extra help is enabling more people to remain at home and avoid rehospitalization as they rebuild their strength and eventually return to their daily routines.
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Our Reliable Transitional Care Services
At Visiting Angels in Loveland, CO, we developed a transitional care program to address the core needs of members of our aging community who have been treated recently for a medical event. Studies have shown that readmission rates for older, vulnerable groups can be 20 percent more likely to occur without additional attention to their specific needs within the 30 day-period following their hospital stay.
While there are a number of other services that can benefit this demographic, we developed a specialized care program to address the specific needs of senior communities in Windsor, Loveland, Greeley, Fort Collins and the surrounding areas. We have found that in many cases a more customized form of assistance is needed during the days and weeks immediately after seniors have been discharged from a medical facility, whether it was an acute care hospital, a psychiatric facility, a skilled nursing center or other inpatient facility.
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Understanding the Benefits
Our transitional care program was created to fill in the gaps that we found were missing in the care that recovering seniors were receiving during this crucial time period. One major benefit is that a caregiver will be available to coordinate prescriptions and other types of care your loved one is receiving from different physicians, specialists, therapists, and anyone else he or she has seen.
The recovery process can become even more confusing for older folks who are also receiving outpatient services just after their inpatient treatment has ended. Our caregiving team helps seniors avoid potential oversights by sorting through competing guidelines they are supposed to follow, which medications to take and when, and what else needs to happen at their homes during this period.
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Avoiding Hospital Readmission
With transitional care, a skilled and compassionate caregiver has been trained to help your older loved one adhere to their discharge instructions, assist with adjustments in their home environment, and manage any medications they may be taking. Improvements in these areas alone account for significantly lower numbers of seniors being readmitted, which helps them not only recover but return to the comfort of their day-to-day routines. Doing so can build much-needed confidence in older populations. And by avoiding additional medical care, it ultimately helps save money, as well.
Support for Daily Living Activities in Loveland, CO
An experienced caregiver will make home visits and be in regular communication with your loved one to assist with a wide range of daily living activities. Since circumstances and medical conditions vary from person to person, a care plan will be customized entirely to address your loved one’s specific needs and requests. Common daily activities we provide assistance with are hygiene, toileting, bathing, getting in and out of bed, and getting dressed. We also make adjustments so that the home environment is set up for the client to recover in greater safety and comfort.
It is extremely common for seniors to lose some of their mobility and need help moving from room to room. We will help them learn to use a cane or walker if one has been recommended and can aid with other mobility-related challenges.
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Additional Tools and Services Needed for Independent Living
In many cases, additional in-depth skills will be provided to a person who is still struggling with mobility or may have cognitive issues that require extra attention. They may need assistance with the common activities that younger people take for granted but are a challenge for an elderly person who has recently had surgery. Typical areas in which a caregiver can help include shopping, communicating through smart phones, meal prep, and other housekeeping tasks.
Finally, our care program also assists aging communities in Loveland by providing social interaction and companionship, which in turn helps build their confidence and happiness levels.
Answering Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that there is a lot to process when determining whether transitional care is right for your family. To help you make the appropriate decision, we provided some answers to frequently asked questions we hear at Visiting Angels Loveland, CO:
How does transitional care lower the risk of hospital readmissions?
Our transitional care services were designed to help seniors adhere to discharge instructions and guidelines provided by their doctors, lowering the risk of developing medical complications in the days and weeks following their discharge.
What services are included in transitional care?
Services are tailored to the specific needs of your loved one. They may include mobility assistance, toileting, light housekeeping, and dementia care, as well as providing reminders to take medications on time as prescribed.
How can family members support the transitional care process?
Family members can support the care process by communicating with Visiting Angels caregivers and familiarizing themselves with our Ready, Set, Go Discharge Guide (link to online guide below).
Can your transitional care services be extended if necessary?
While the services typically take place within a 30-day period after an individual has been discharged, services can be extended if necessary.
Contact Us
Our care team can provide an array of services that help seniors with varying degrees of challenges. By getting paired with a trained specialist, you will learn more about what approach is most likely to help your loved one recover more quickly.
Call Visiting Angels Loveland, CO at 970-292-5668 to schedule a free consultation. You are also welcome to fill out our contact form online for more information on our transitional care program and someone will be in touch.
Locations
Transitional care services through Visiting Angels Loveland, CO, serve many surrounding communities, including:
Medical Facilities & Seniors Assistance Near Loveland, CO:
- North Shore Health and Rehabilitation
- UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies
- Larimer County Office on Aging
- Adult Protective Services
- Chilson Senior Center
Serving Windsor, Loveland, Greeley, Fort Collins and the Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels LOVELAND, CO
5441 Boeing Dr #200Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: 970-292-5668