Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

Did you know transitional care is an option that can help your loved one transition from the hospital to home and minimize the chance of a readmission? At Visiting Angels^® Scottsburg, we've dedicated an entire set of services to this type of senior care to create the program called Ready-Set-Go Home. This program is an excellent choice for seniors who are scheduled to be discharged from the hospital and could benefit from a helping hand as they prepare for the transition and then ease back into life at home.

What Causes Readmissions Among Seniors in Scottsburg?

The rates of readmission to the hospital are especially high among elderly adults. Medicare statistics show almost one in five beneficiaries are rehospitalized in no more than four weeks after discharge, and these rates are quite concerning.

Understanding why seniors so often require rehospitalization is the first step to lowering these numbers. Although every case is different, it's clear many seniors who undergo readmission share one factor in common: a lack of support with their return home.

Considering how tired and weak older adults can feel after a hospital stay, it makes sense that they may have trouble managing their normal routines right away. This can cause them to struggle with basic activities like bathing and cooking meals, as well as more challenging but equally important tasks such as keeping track of medication schedules and implementing doctors' post-discharge instructions.

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

Ready-Set-Go Home revolves around preparing seniors for leaving the hospital and assisting them with their return home. With these goals in mind, we approach transitional care for the Scottsburg area using three prongs or pillars.

Here's how these prongs fit together to establish a strong foundation for a successful recovery:

1. Personalized assistance in the hospital. We match families with care coordinators or care providers who can assist with pre-discharge preparations and provide essential resources during this process.
2. Comprehensive support at home. Upon their return home, seniors who utilize our services can benefit from having a compassionate caregiver helping with many aspects of their recovery.
3. Help from the team at our office. Our office in the Scottsburg area is staffed with caring individuals who track care recipients' progress, help facilitate reminders, fulfill requests, and organize other aspects of care.

Get more information about the advantages of transitional care today! Call Visiting Angels Scottsburg to set up a free consultation for your loved one in Scottsburg, Lexington, Chelsea, Madison, or a community in the vicinity.