With our transitional care option, Visiting Angels^® Upland helps local seniors avoid hospital readmission. We provide care in the comfort of their own homes, designed to help them recover and remain where they belong. Prioritizing safety, recovery, and comfort allows local seniors to transition from hospital to home. Our personalized senior care plans are sure to provide the care and assistance your loved one needs during this challenging time.

Why Readmissions Occur

Here are some of the many reasons why hospital readmission is so common among the elderly:

• Difficult adjustments. Seniors often struggle to manage their disease or illness on their own.
• Disrupted routine. Their sleep schedule and eating habits are often disrupted while in the hospital.
• Memory issues. Many seniors have trouble following discharge instructions and keeping up with medication schedules.
• Failure to follow up. Missing a follow-up medical appointment, whether due to memory issues or lack of safe transportation, can be costly. 

When seniors are readmitted to the hospital, their recovery process can be halted. Not only will it disrupt their routine again, but it can be stressful for everyone involved. Our transitional care is designed to reduce hospital readmissions for elderly individuals in our community. We strive to help our clients avoid events and mishaps in the home that may cause readmission. This often includes preventing falls and helping them follow recovery instructions.

How Our Transitional Care in Upland Helps Seniors Remain at Home

At Visiting Angels Upland, we take a dynamic approach to addressing the problems outlined above and preventing hospital readmission. Here are the three key aspects of our process:

• Support at the hospital. We believe it is important for us to visit your loved one in the hospital and work closely with the hospital discharge planner. This allows us to brief your loved one about what to expect from our care while creating a plan for follow-up appointments, medications, special dietary needs, and more. 
• Support at home. We are ready to become your loved one's 'eyes and ears'. Our caregivers will anticipate their needs and stay on top of their appointment schedule. We'll provide medication reminders and other support to make sure they are following medical advice. 
• Support at our office. Behind the scenes, we'll be using our tools and resources to keep track of your loved one's post-hospital situation and provide any logistical support that is needed. 

To help our clients transition from the hospital to home, we provide a wide variety of support and assistance. Our caregivers are able to provide encouragement, as well as assistance with everyday tasks during recovery. Here are some of the services included in our Ready, Set, Go Home program:

• Mobility assistance
• Running errands
• Transportation to follow-up appointments
• Medication reminders
• Respectful aid with personal care tasks
• Monitoring
• Fall prevention

Whether your loved one is recovering from an illness or injury, their recovery process will look unique to their situation. To ensure they are receiving the care they need, we will create a custom care plan. Our services can be bundled together in a personalized plan that meets your loved one's unique needs. We want to be a source of comfort, support, and encouragement during the recovery period.

Our transitional care at Visiting Angels Upland is also highly adaptable. As your loved one recovers and regains independence, we can alter their care plan as needed. This also strengthens their self-esteem and self-sufficiency.

Learn More About Transitional Care at Visiting Angels Upland

Visiting Angels Upland has been serving seniors and families in the area since 2007. We take pride in providing care and support during difficult times, such as the transition from hospital to home. If your loved one is located in one of the following areas, consider our care to help them transition safely:

• Upland
• Claremont
• Rancho Cucamonga
• Alta Loma
• And throughout the surrounding areas

We want to make this time easy and stress-free. To help you get started, we offer a free care consultation. This initial meeting allows us to learn about your loved one's needs and preferences for in-home care. We can also answer any questions you have during this time. The information gathered during this meeting will help us create your loved one's personalized transitional care plan.

During your consultation, we will give you a free copy of our Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide. This will be a vital tool during your loved one's recovery. It can help you decide who will provide the care they need. This guide also has ample space to record important information, including contact information for doctors, recovery instructions, and health updates during the recovery period.

To learn more about our transitional care, call Visiting Angels Upland today. We can help you schedule your complimentary care consultation and get started with our services.