Seniors discharged from the hospital face the most significant risk of readmission during their first 30 days back home. At Visiting Angels^® Redding, our Ready, Set, Go Home program, commonly referred to as transitional care, provides seniors with the support they need to recover fully and avoid costly hospital readmissions. Our team is here to provide the guidance, support, and peace of mind you need during this time.

What Causes Hospital Readmissions?

While a loved one is in the hospital, their focus is usually set on returning home. But in many cases, seniors and their loved ones are ill-prepared for the recovery period, which can lead to hospital readmission. Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare patients are readmitted within 30 days of discharge. Knowing the common causes of hospital readmission can reduce your loved one’s risk and help ensure a successful recovery.  

As a leading transitional care provider in the local area, Visiting Angels Redding is familiar with the common causes of hospital readmissions. Some of these reasons include:    

• Difficulty following new dietary restrictions
• Failure to follow discharge instructions correctly
• Exhaustion from overexertion
• Forgetting to take medication on time, or taking the incorrect dose
• Falls due to changes in mobility or the effects of prescribed medications
• Skipping follow-up appointments and therapies
• Neglecting to report new or worsening symptoms

How Transitional Care From Visiting Angels Redding Can Help

Our care from Visiting Angels Redding helps seniors avoid readmission using a three-pronged approach:

• In the hospital - Our transitional care providers can visit your loved one in the hospital and provide guidance during the discharge process. 
• At home - Our caregivers can assist with a wide range of needs upon your loved one's return home, including physical mobility, light housekeeping, and reminders to follow discharge instructions and dietary guidelines. 
• Behind the scenes - At every step of your loved one's recovery, our office staff is here to help. We can provide appointment reminders, coordinate deliveries to your loved one’s home, such as groceries, and provide transportation. If an unexpected need arises, clients and their families always have access to our after-hours number for a return call in 15 minutes or less.

Personalized Care Provided in the Home

Our team of local caregivers specializes in bringing comprehensive senior care and friendly companionship into the homes of seniors in our area. With our transitional care, we strive to reduce the risk of preventable events or mistakes at home that could cause re-hospitalization. Here are some of the ways in which we assist seniors:

• Light housekeeping
• Medication reminders
• Grocery shopping and running errands
• Mobility assistance and fall prevention
• Transportation to follow-up appointments
• Companionship
• Meal preparation

Your loved one's recovery is going to look differently from our other clients'. At Visiting Angels Redding, we create personalized care plans that address each individual's unique needs. Your loved one will receive the exact types of assistance that will help them recover at home. We can also have a caregiver visit as often as needed. Our caregivers have flexible availability, allowing them to provide both part-time and full-time care.

Another benefit of our transitional care is the consistent monitoring we provide. During each visit, your loved one's caregiver will monitor their overall well-being and recovery progress. Any updates will be communicated to you in a timely manner. You deserve to be in the loop regarding your loved one's recovery. Our team is happy to provide the updates you need and valuable peace of mind.

Learn More About Visiting Angels Redding

At Visiting Angels Redding, we are proud to be your locally owned and operated resource for quality in-home care. Our team consists of local owners, staff, and caregivers who are passionate about helping local seniors return home from the hospital and recover in a safe environment. Our transitional care services are available to elderly and disabled adults in the following areas:

• Redding
• Anderson
• Shasta Lake City
• Palo Cedro
• Cottonwood
• Red Bluff
• Mt. Shasta
• Yreka
• And throughout the surrounding areas

Getting started with our care is simple! We offer a complimentary care consultation to help you learn more about our services. This is an introductory meeting that allows our team to learn more about your loved one's unique needs and situation. We can discuss how our services can help them transition from hospital to home as well.

When you enlist our care for your loved one, we will supply you with our complimentary Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide. This is a great space to record important medical information, including contact information for physicians, discharge and recovery instructions, and health updates.

To learn more about transitional care and our Ready, Set, Go Home program, call Visiting Angels Redding today. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you schedule your free care consultation.