With our one-on-one transitional care, Visiting Angels^® Novi helps local seniors avoid a return trip to the hospital. Our goal is to provide attentive in-home care to ease their transition back home and allow them to recover from their illness or injury in peace. 

Why Readmissions Occur

Unfortunately, the rate of hospital readmission is quite high among the elderly. Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare recipients are rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge. There are a number of factors that contribute to this trend, including:

• Difficult adjustments. The recovery process is full of adjustments. Seniors need to get used to their new situation, which may include reduced mobility and an increased risk of household accidents. Attempting to navigate this transition on their own can be incredibly difficult, so it really helps to have a kind and watchful presence around the home during this difficult time. 
• Disrupted routine. Typically, seniors may have trouble getting rest and maintaining a healthy diet while in the hospital. This can add another obstacle to their path to recovery, as they often return home in a weakened state. 
• Memory issues. Recovery from illness or injury often involves new medication and other things to keep track of. For seniors with memory issues, this can be a lot to handle. We can be there to provide medication reminders and make sure they are following any instructions from their doctors. 
• Failure to follow up. Follow-up appointments are a crucial part of the recovery process. Left on their own, many seniors struggle to keep up with appointments for one reason or another. In addition to our memory support, we can also provide mobility aid and safe transportation to help them get where they need to go. 

If your loved one is readmitted to the hospital, it can halt their recovery. They will once again be under constant care and living on the hospital's routine. While this is essential for their health, it can take longer for them to regain independence and recover. Our transitional care at Visiting Angels Novi is designed to keep your loved one at home and help them make a full recovery.

How Our Transitional Care in Novi Helps Seniors Remain at Home

The ultimate goal of our transitional care is to help local seniors avoid mishaps or events that cause hospital readmission. Our caregivers provide assistance with everyday tasks, monitor their clients, and help them follow recovery instructions. Here are some of the services that may be included in your loved one's care plan:

• Mobility assistance
• Fall prevention
• Companionship
• Medication reminders
• Transportation to follow-up appointments
• Running errands
• Light housekeeping
• Preparing nutritious meals

Depending on your loved one's injury or illness, their recovery will be unique. At Visiting Angels Novi, we understand that no two seniors' needs are alike. That's why we create personalized care plans for each of our clients. Working closely with you, your loved one, and their physician, we can design a care plan that ensures their needs are met. Beginning prior to hospital discharge, we are closely connected and here to support your loved one and your family during this challenging time. Our caregivers also offer flexible availability, allowing your loved one to receive transitional care whenever they need it, day or night.

Our senior care is also adaptable in nature. As your loved one recovers, they will begin to regain health, wellness, and independence. Our caregivers at Visiting Angels Novi are very intuitive about these changes. We can alter our assistance and your loved one's transitional care plan as needed. Whether your loved one needs a change of services or requires less help along the way, we can make these necessary changes. Our hope is that your loved one makes a full recovery and is able to live independently as long as they wish.

Get Started with Visiting Angels Novi

If your parent or relative is set to be discharged from the hospital, now is the time to take action and create an effective transitional care plan to keep them safe and comfortable while they recover at home. We are proud to assist in preventing hospital readmission for seniors throughout the following areas:

• Novi
• West Bloomfield
• Commerce Charter Township
• Bloomfield Hills
• Northville
• Walled Lake
• Wixom
• And the surrounding areas

We make coordinating your loved one's care simple. You can schedule a free care consultation to get started. This is an initial meeting that allows us to learn about your loved one's needs and begin creating their personalized care plan. During the consultation, we will give you a copy of our Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide. This will be a great tool to record important information and to reference during follow-up appointments.

To learn more about our transitional care, call Visiting Angels Novi and arrange your free care consultation today.