How Transitional Care in Charlotte Reduces Hospital Readmissions

A comfortable transition from hospital to home is possible with the help of a transitional care provider. The caregivers at Visiting Angels^® Charlotte work to assist elderly adults who are scheduled to be discharged from the hospital. By providing compassionate care tailored to the needs of each individual, our caregivers can promote seniors' quality of life and limit their risk of hospital readmission.

We call our transitional care program Ready, Set, Go Home. This program helps prepare elderly adults for the discharge experience and gives them support during the days and weeks after they return home. We are proud to guide our home care recipients down the road to recovery and promote their ability to live independently for longer.

Understanding Why Transitional Care Is Important

Within four or fewer weeks of being discharged from a medical facility or hospital, a total of nearly 20% of Medicare beneficiaries are rehospitalized. This information offers a clear picture of the importance of transitional care. Seniors in the Charlotte area who lack help at home after a hospital stay often struggle to avoid a decline in their condition and ultimately face complications that require treatment at the hospital.

Although elderly adults are often eager to return to their lives at home, their normal routines aren't always as simple after a hospital stay as they were before. This can occur due to the simple exhaustion of a disrupted sleep schedule, mobility limitations after an illness or injury, or other factors related to hospitalization. The result is that elderly adults can find it difficult to care for themselves and implement their doctors' instructions while living alone.

How Ready, Set, Go Home Helps Seniors in Charlotte

Coordinating your loved one's post-hospital care can be challenging. Our team is here to help. We start by working with seniors' families before the hospital discharge to better understand what their care requirements will look like once they return home. We are also happy to work with your loved one's doctors and therapists to help them closely follow their recovery plan at home.

Next, we develop a senior care plan that is customized to your loved one's needs and special requests. Ready, Set, Go Home covers a wide range of care needs and unique circumstances. With this transitional care program, our goal is to prevent any accidents or events that would lead to hospital readmission. Our caregivers are happy to assist with activities of daily living and encourage your loved one to follow their recovery plan.

Your loved one's personalized care plan may include the following services:

• Medication reminders
• Accompaniment to follow-up appointments
• Light housekeeping
• Mobility assistance
• Fall prevention
• Companionship
• Meal preparation and planning
• Running errands
• Personal care assistance

As your loved one recovers from their illness or injury, their care needs are likely to change. They may require less assistance as they regain mobility and independence. We are happy to alter your loved one's care plan as needed. The services they receive can be changed according to their recovery. We are here to ensure your loved one is receiving the proper care to avoid hospital readmission.

Another benefit of our care is the frequent monitoring and communication we offer. You deserve to be informed of your loved one's progress while they recover. Our caregivers can update you on your loved one's health and well-being during this time. We also consistently monitor our clients for any changes or events that may require additional attention or care.

Get Started with Visiting Angels Charlotte

Visiting Angels Charlotte is your local resource for quality in-home care. Our team consists of local owners, staff, and caregivers. We are passionate about in-home senior care and take pride in assisting seniors with aging in place. Our transitional care is available in the following areas:

• Charlotte
• Matthews
• Waxhaw
• Mint Hill
• Pineville
• Ballantyne
• And throughout the surrounding areas

We offer complimentary care consultations to seniors and families interested in our services. Your consultation is an introductory meeting that allows you to learn more about our care and how it can benefit your loved one. The information gathered at this time will help us in designing your loved one's personalized care plan.

As our gift to you, we will provide you with a free copy of our Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide. This is a useful tool when coordinating your loved one's care. It also includes ample space for writing down vital information for the recovery period. You may want to write down contact information for your loved one's doctors, their recovery instructions, and health updates as they recover. It is also a great reference tool for follow-up appointments.

Learn more about transitional care by calling Visiting Angels Charlotte for a no-cost consultation today!