Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

Seniors want to spend their golden years at home, not in the hospital. Nonetheless, older individuals often find themselves stuck in a cycle of hospital stays that disrupts their normal routine and takes a toll on their independence. If you're looking to help your loved one reduce their risk of rehospitalization following an upcoming discharge, arrange transitional care through Visiting Angels® Madison. Our local care agency is devoted to supporting seniors with their aim of aging in place. By reducing preventable hospital readmissions, we help them remain at home and maintain their autonomy for longer.

What Causes Hospital Readmissions?

A range of factors can lead to rehospitalization for seniors. These factors often include at least one of the following:

• Memory or cognitive issues. When seniors can't keep track of their medications or follow-up appointments, they can set the stage for a deterioration of their physical condition.
• Weakness or exhaustion. Elderly adults often feel tired after a hospital stay, which can leave them vulnerable to stress and strain.
• Problems with mobility.When basic activities such as preparing meals or bathing are a challenge, seniors are less likely to stick to their doctors' orders.
• Absence of help at home. Older individuals often look to external sources of support during recovery. Without a helping hand, they can really struggle.

How Our Transitional Care Program Helps Seniors in Madison

Our transitional care program follows seniors from hospital to home, which is why we've named it Ready-Set-Go Home. Starting at the hospital, we give elderly adults and their family members reliable support. Our care coordinators can assist with discharge planning and provide important resources for families as they navigate this new territory. We also use this time to gather information about the senior's condition and their doctors' instructions, creating a home care plan that will help them in their recovery.

The next stage of this program is lending a helping hand at the senior's home. We match each care recipient with a professional caregiver who can support them as they go about daily tasks and follow through on their physicians' instructions. Caregivers can cook meals, run errands, provide medication reminders, assist with personal care, and take on a wide range of other responsibilities.

Our home care agency offers transitional care in Madison, Fitchburg, Middleton, Oregon, Sun Prairie, and nearby communities. Contact Visiting Angels Madison today to book a no-cost consultation.