With dedicated support from a transitional care provider, your loved one in Toledo can increase their chances of making a full recovery after a prolonged stay at the hospital. At Visiting Angels^® Toledo, we know how important it is for elderly adults to have outside support during and directly after a hospital discharge. Roughly 20% of discharged seniors on Medicare end up back at the hospital within a single month. Unfortunately, their odds of recovery are significantly lowered if they are re-hospitalized during this period of time.  

Our local care agency seeks to reduce seniors’ risk of hospital readmissions through Ready-Set-Go Home, our transitional care program. We realize what a huge difference professional support can make as elderly adults embark on their journey to recovery. Our caregivers are ready to assist those in Toledo, Holland, Maumee, Monclova, Ottawa Hills, Perrysburg, Rossford, Sylvania Township, and nearby towns who are scheduled to be discharged from the hospital.

Causes of Readmissions and the Importance of Transitional Care

The vast majority of re-hospitalizations could be prevented simply by ensuring elderly adults have the assistance they need to follow proper recovery protocol. In many cases, seniors who have just endured an extended hospital stay lack the energy and mobility to complete basic activities like bathing, preparing meals, and remembering medication schedules. As a result, their well-being can suffer so greatly they must return to the hospital.

How the Caregivers at Visiting Angels Toledo Can Help

Our caregivers are ready to give seniors and their concerned family members much-needed support during the crucial recovery process. As part of our Ready-Set-Go Home program, we create personalized care plans tailored in accordance with seniors’ medical directives and specific living situations. In addition, we collaborate with family caregivers to give them respite and relief during what is often a particularly challenging time.

Here are the three ways we care for seniors through this specialized program from Visiting Angels Toledo:

1. In-hospital care. Transitional care starts while the senior is still in the hospital. Our caregivers help families plan and prepare for the discharge to facilitate a smooth transition home.
2. In-home care. Upon their return home, seniors receive well-rounded support from our care providers, including physical assistance, emotional support, and reliable reminders.
3. Support from our office. Care coordinators work behind the scenes at our local office in Toledo to manage various aspects of the caregiving process and identify clients at high risk of re-hospitalization.

Arrange transitional care for your loved one today. Just give Visiting Angels Toledo a call to learn more through a free consultation.