Transitional Care in East Lansing Reduces Hospital Readmissions

With our transitional care option, Visiting Angels^® East Lansing provides specialized support for seniors as they transition home from the hospital. Our goal is to maintain a safe and comfortable environment, so they can recover in the peace, privacy, and dignity of their own home. Our support is always customized, but typical home care duties often include assistance with everyday tasks and monitoring.

Why Readmissions Occur

Here are a few common reasons why seniors often struggle to stay out of the hospital:

• Difficult adjustments. The injury or illness that sent them to the hospital in the first place may require some new lifestyle adjustments. This can be difficult for a person to manage on their own, so it's a great idea to have a caregiver around who can navigate their new condition and help them avoid dangerous or stressful activities. 
• Disrupted routine. The time period immediately following a hospital stay is a crucial time for your loved one to get rest. It can be difficult to sleep in a hospital, so it's important to make sure they can return home and completely relax. Our caregivers can handle housework, errands, meal prep, and other duties to make life much easier during this difficult time. 
• Memory issues. If your loved one struggles with memory issues, they may fail to remember new medical advice or have trouble keeping up with their medication schedule. We can provide the stable support they need to stay on track. 
• Failure to follow up. A missed follow-up appointment after a hospital stay can really hurt their chances of a smooth recovery. We will provide safe transportation, mobility assistance, and any other support they need to attend their appointments. 

How Our Transitional Care in East Lansing Helps Seniors Remain at Home

Preventing in-home accidents or mishaps can improve your loved one's ability to recover fully at home. At Visiting Angels East Lansing, we have a team of local caregivers who are passionate about elderly care and assisting seniors during this challenging time. Here are some of the services we provide to ease the transition from hospital to home:

• Medication reminders
• Transportation to follow-up appointments
• Companionship
• Running errands
• Mobility assistance and fall prevention
• Light housekeeping
• Preparation of nutritious meals

In addition to the above services, our caregivers also provide constant monitoring. Your loved one may be in a fragile state during their recovery. You deserve to be in the loop regarding their recovery and well-being. Our caregivers are always looking for any signs that may indicate possible hospital readmission. We also communicate frequently with family members to keep them updated on their loved one's progress. You can have peace of mind while your loved one recovers at home with our assistance.

Each individual's recovery period will be different. Whether your loved one is recovering from an illness or injury, we will create a custom care plan to meet their needs. Our services can be combined uniquely to ensure they are receiving the necessary care at home. Included in our custom transitional care plans is flexible caregiver scheduling. This allows our clients to receive care visits any time of the day on either a part-time or full-time basis.

Another important aspect of our transitional care from Visiting Angels East Lansing is its adaptability. Your loved one's care needs are likely to change as they recover. We can easily alter their care plan as needed. From changing the home care services they receive to decreasing caregiver visits, we can ensure your loved one is receiving the care they need at all times.

Learn More About Visiting Angels East Lansing

At Visiting Angels East Lansing, we work hard to keep local seniors safe and secure in their own homes. Our hope is that each of our clients can return home safely from the hospital and make a full recovery. We offer our transitional care in the following communities:

• East Lansing
• Linden
• Durand
• Owosso
• Corunna
• Swartz Creek
• And the surrounding areas

Our free care consultations are in place to help you get started with us. This introductory meeting is a great way to get acquainted with our team and learn more about our services. We are eager to learn about your loved one's needs as well. Any information gathered at this time will aid us in designing your loved one's customized senior care plan.

During your consultation, you will also receive our Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide. This booklet will help you make important decisions regarding your loved one's care. You can also use it to record vital information, including contact information for doctors and therapists, recovery instructions, and medication doses. Our discharge guide is a great reference tool during follow-up appointments as well.

To learn more about our transitional care, call Visiting Angels East Lansing today at (989) 314-0457.