Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

Hearing that a loved one is scheduled to be discharged from the hospital can be both encouraging and worrying. If you’re concerned about how your loved one will fare during their upcoming discharge, our transitional care services can help. At Visiting Angels^® Rocky River, we strive to support elderly adults and their concerned family members through our Ready-Set-Go Home transitional care program. This program offers numerous forms of assistance and makes it possible for seniors to retain their independence even after a lengthy hospital stay.

Why Is Transitional Care Important?

Almost one-fifth of seniors on Medicare who are hospitalized are readmitted in the thirty days following their initial discharge. This statistic is unsettling, as all too often rehospitalizations result in a decline in the overall well-being and functionality of patients.

Some readmissions cannot be avoided, while others can be prevented by taking precautionary steps. For example, many seniors end up back at the hospital because they had trouble following the instructions of their healthcare provider. When they lack energy or have limited mobility, it can be difficult for them to complete even basic tasks like bathing, drinking fluids regularly, or taking prescriptions according to a schedule. However, when they have a dedicated care provider to rely on, they can be sure to complete the tasks that are essential to their recovery.

How Visiting Angels Rocky River Helps

To promote seniors’ well-being throughout their journey of recovery, we begin providing our transitional care services while they are still hospitalized. This includes giving them our custom Ready-Set-Go Home discharge guide, which is a crucial tool in discharge planning. The guide is full of information about having important conversations with health care providers and assessing which activities seniors may need the most assistance with.

Next, our caregivers offer in-home support for seniors as they adjust to life at home. We can help out with a variety of important tasks and basic routines. Dignified bathing assistance, help with meal preparation, and support with mobility limitations are all services that are included in our transitional care program at Visiting Angels Rocky River. Caregivers can also offer medication reminders and accompany seniors to their follow-up appointments.

Take the next step to arrange transitional care for your loved one in Rocky River, Lakewood, Cleveland, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma, Westlake, or a nearby town! Call Visiting Angels Rocky River today to reserve a care consultation.