Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

When a loved one is admitted to the hospital, you may have a number of worries to contend with. In addition to being concerned about their current well-being, you may also wonder about their recovery process. Since seniors often return to the hospital rather than making a full recovery at home, this is a major concern. Through the transitional care program from Visiting Angels^® Plainfield, you can make certain your loved one has professional support at home that boosts their chances of recovery and minimizes the risk of a hospital readmission.  

What Causes Hospital Readmissions in Plainfield?

Readmission rates to the hospital are high for elderly adults. In fact, Medicare has reported that almost 20% of beneficiaries are rehospitalized within the one-month window after their discharge. Unfortunately, frequent hospitalizations can put seniors at risk for life-threatening illnesses and can reduce their likelihood of making a full recovery or returning to their independent lifestyle at home.

Many hospital readmissions stem from avoidable complications. Since elderly adults often lack dependable support after a hospital stay, they may fail to take important steps to look after their own well-being. Whether they are exhausted from their injury or illness or because they have limited mobility, they may not be able to conduct important personal care tasks, remember their medication schedules, or properly implement their doctors' orders. These factors can all lead to complications that result in rehospitalization.

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

Ready-Set-Go Home can help get your loved one in Plainfield on track towards recovery and a comfortable experience of aging in place. Our three-prong approach to transitional care assists elderly adults and their family members as they prepare for the discharge process. Our services also include help at the senior's home through regular visits from a care professional. Finally, we ensure our office staff members are dedicated to keeping an eye on seniors' progress and facilitating care schedules and medication deliveries.

With our support, your loved one will always have someone to turn to as they recover from their hospital stay. If they need assistance with personal care routines, have trouble keeping track of medication schedules, or require transportation to follow-up appointments, their caregiver will be their trusted companion. 

Learn more about transitional care in Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Joliet, Lockport, Oswego, Romeoville, Shorewood, or a nearby town by calling Visiting Angels Plainfield today for a free consultation.