Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care Services
The journey home from a hospital stay can be even more stressful for seniors than being admitted. The recovery ahead can be challenging in itself, but the thought of potentially facing it alone can be even more overwhelming. Although family caregivers can ease the burden of transitioning from hospital to home, their own lives may not allow them to stay with seniors throughout their recovery.
Visiting Angels provides Ravenna seniors with transitional care services, offering much-needed support through difficult times to reduce the chances of hospital readmission. Our caregivers monitor and supervise seniors to help them adhere to discharge instructions, attend follow-up appointments, and ultimately achieve an improved quality of life.
What is Transitional Care?
The first 30 days after discharge are critical and often coincide with a time when seniors need the most support as they recover. According to a recent study, transitional care for seniors can help reduce the rate of hospital readmission. Seniors whose families reside out of state often benefit most from our home care services, as our caregivers provide the companionship and compassion we rely on from loved ones.
Discover why many seniors implement personal care services after they’ve completed the Visiting Angels transitional care program.
How Ravenna Seniors Can Benefit From Our Services
Visiting Angels caregivers welcome the opportunity to support seniors in the Ravenna community. Our presence can help seniors focus on the positive, improve their quality of life, and help communicate any concerns to family members and physicians in the event of complications.
Navigating the Discharge Process
Transitioning from a supervised medical facility to their home environment can cause seniors to feel anxiety and fear regarding their safety and well-being. A dedicated support system that communicates with physicians and loved ones can dispel those fears and give seniors the confidence they need to tackle what lies ahead. Having a care plan in place can also give seniors something to look forward to.
Improved Adherence to Discharge Instructions
Discharge instructions are often the key to avoiding hospital readmission. However, depending on the extent of their condition, adhering to the doctor’s orders can be a struggle for seniors. Visiting Angels transitional care services provide seniors with the supervision and compassion they need to follow medication regimens, schedule and attend follow-up appointments, and seek recommended therapies.
Seniors can benefit from Visiting Angels home care services without a hospital admission.
Support For Daily Living Activities
Recovering from a hospital stay can make it challenging for seniors to accomplish the daily tasks we often take for granted. Visiting Angels caregivers help seniors plan and prepare meals, perform light housekeeping and do laundry, and assist with personal hygiene. Sometimes, completing these basic necessities can help seniors feel more comfortable and support a smooth and stress-free recovery.
Explore all the senior care services Visiting Angels offers and call us at 330-297-2000 to discuss which best fits your needs.
Enhanced Quality of Life
Facing recovery alone can make it more challenging for seniors to keep a positive outlook. Visiting Angels of Ravenna takes our roles as caregivers seriously, providing dedicated companionship to local seniors to ensure they have a helping hand at their side. If complications arise, Visiting Angels caregivers can act accordingly to get seniors the medical attention they need and notify family members.
If you’re unfamiliar with our approach to senior care, learn why many of your fellow Ravenna neighbors have chosen Visiting Angels as their partner in senior care.
About Our Approach to Home Care
Although the core of transitional care remains a constant, our personalized care plans can adapt to suit the needs of each senior we work with. Visiting Angels' dedication to help older adults in our communities can also be seen in the other home care services we offer.
Customized Care Plans
Each of our senior care services begins with a meeting, during which we discuss a senior’s needs that we use to craft a personalized care plan to address their concerns. Regarding transitional care, we often meet with seniors while they’re still admitted and help them implement an agreed-upon plan to ease the transition from hospital to home.
Visiting Angels employs only the best home care providers, who treat seniors as if they were family.
Compassionate Caregivers
Visiting Angels of Ravenna recognizes and respects the trust seniors and their loved ones place in us as we enter their homes. Our caregivers undergo detailed pre-screening procedures before being hired to ensure our local seniors receive only the best care.
If you’d like to learn more about our agency’s depth of experience and history of success providing compassionate care, visit our experience page.
Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long do transitional care services last?
A: Most transitional care services begin at the time of discharge and last up to 30 days. However, seniors may extend their services or consult with Visiting Angels care coordinators to adjust their care plan accordingly.
Q: What services are included in transitional care?
A: Typically, transitional care includes light housekeeping and laundry, meal planning and preparation, transfer assistance, transportation, and personal grooming. The Visiting Angels care team meets with seniors before services begin to create a custom plan tailored to their needs.
Q: When does transitional care typically begin?
A: Our services can begin while seniors are still admitted to the hospital. Meeting with Visiting Angels’ care staff while still in the hospital can give seniors a chance to prepare for discharge and establish a transitional plan.
Visit our FAQ page to learn more about Visiting Angels and our senior care services.
Get Started with Visiting Angels
Are you ready to begin the next steps required for transitional care? Contact us or give us a call at 330-297-2000 to schedule a free consultation. We’re happy to meet with you and discuss your needs, concerns, and any questions you may have!
Ready, Set, Go Home Transitional Care Program Available In:
Aurora, OH; Bedford, OH; Chagrin Falls, OH; Independence, OH; Macedonia, OH; Maple Heights, OH; Northfield, OH; Portage, OH; Ravenna, OH; Solon, OH; Southern Geauga County, OH; Streetsboro, OH; Twinsburg, OH
Local Medical & Nursing Facilities Near Ravenna, OH:
- UH Portage Medical Center
- Hometown Urgent Care
- QUICKmed Urgent Care
- University Hospital Ravenna Primary Care
- Portage County Nursing Home
Serving Portage, Geauga, and Southern Cuyahoga Counties.
Visiting Angels PORTAGE, OH
240 W Riddle AveRavenna, OH 44266
Phone: 330-297-2000
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