Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

Recovering from an illness or injury after a hospital stay can be especially difficult for seniors. In many cases, a helping hand can spell the difference between a successful recovery and a return to the hospital. Our transitional care providers in Owatonna work to assist seniors before, during, and after their hospital discharge to promote the recovery process and decrease the risk of rehospitalization.

At Visiting Angels^® Owatonna, we offer a transitional care program called Ready-Set-Go Home. The mission of our organization is to help seniors live at home for as long as possible. By helping them avoid preventable hospital readmissions, we help facilitate the process of aging in place.

What Causes Hospital Readmissions in Owatonna?

Many hospital readmissions are rooted in complications that arise during the first 30 days following discharge. Because elderly adults often feel tired and weak after a hospital stay, they are less able to care for themselves or follow their doctors’ instructions. They are also more susceptible to injury and can easily strain themselves by doing basic tasks that once felt like second nature.

With the support of our caregivers, elderly adults can focus on the recovery process while knowing they have a reliable companion to turn to. In addition, we help families cope with this challenging time and provide respite for overworked family caregivers.

How Our Ready-Set-Go Home Transitional Care Program Helps

At Visiting Angels Owatonna, we bring a three-prong approach to transitional care through our Ready-Set-Go Home program. Starting with in-hospital care visits, we help prepare seniors and their families for the discharge process. We also collaborate to plan and coordinate future care. By playing an active role in seniors’ care prior to the discharge, we can make certain our care providers are equipped with the detailed information they need to offer high-quality, personalized support for seniors when they return home.

Following the transition, our caregivers work to make life more livable for seniors who are getting back into their daily routine at home. We also keep a close eye on care recipients, monitoring them for signs of potential complications or key changes in their condition.

Finally, we have staff members working diligently at our local office to track seniors’ progress, facilitate schedule changes, and coordinate important services.

Take a moment to learn more about setting up transitional care for a loved one in Owatonna, Janesville, Medford, Meriden, New Richland, Waseca, or a nearby community today! Call Visiting Angels Owatonna to book your free consultation.