Reduce Hosptial Readmission: Transitional Care for Seniors

Home is the best place for your senior loved one to recover. And those who receive the right amount of support typically recover better and faster and home, in comparison to those who are readmitted.

If you’re the primary caregiver for your loved one–and are trying to juggle other responsibilities like work and family obligations–it can be difficult to ensure they’re following discharge instructions, taking medication as instructed and eating healthy meals.

That’s where Visiting Angels of Palos Verdes can help with our transitional care for seniors in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. Our professional caregivers will help your loved one get their strength back from the comfort of a familiar setting–their own home. Besides reducing their likelihood of readmission, transitional care can also reduce feeling lonely and isolated, which can have a real impact on your loved one’s health.

Learn more about how our Ready, Set, Go Home can set up your senior for success when going home and avoid returning to the hospital. Then, contact us for a free, in-home care consultation to learn more!

How Ready, Set, Go Home Successfully Transitions Between Hospital and Home

Keeping your senior loved one at home after surgery or recovery from a serious medical condition is challenging.

Many readmissions for older adults occur within days of leaving the hospital On average, one in five Medicare beneficiaries discharged from the hospital are readmitted within 30 days, even though readmission is often preventable with the right level of support at home.

Some of the top reasons seniors return to the hospital include:

• Failing to follow hospital discharge instructions
• Forgetting about doctor’s appointments
• Not taking medication as directed
• Unsuccessfully managing their medical condition at home
• Having their routine disrupted by hospitalization and sleeping and eating poorly as a result

Visiting Angels designs senior home care plans to meet your loved one’s needs, which may include personal care services like transportation to appointments, reminders to take medicine, preparing healthy meals and fall prevention to reduce the risks of tripping or slipping.

From Hospital Discharge to Going Home - How Transitional Care Works

Helping your senior reduce their risk of hospitalization begins at the hospital. Here’s what to expect when having our Angels provide nonmedical transitional care:

• We’ll visit your loved one at the hospital. After receiving your permission, we’ll meet with your loved one at the hospital to discuss any questions or concerns, including symptoms, follow-up appointments, dietary restrictions and new prescriptions.
• We’ll help your senior once they’re at home. Our professionals make sure your loved one recovers quickly by providing medication reminders and taking them to medical appointments, giving you peace of mind. If your loved one needs more specialized support, we can provide care up to 24 hours a day.
• We’ll help your loved one from our office. We don’t just support your loved one at home. Our office also assists in coordinating food and medication deliveries.

Providing Transitional Care in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, and Neighboring Communities

While we’re based in Rolling Hills Estates, Visiting Angels proudly serves seniors and their families across Palos Verdes Peninsula, including:

• Rolling Hills, CA
• Rolling Hills Estates, CA
• Palos Verdes Estates, CA
• Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Request a Free, In-Home Transitional Care Consultation Today

Reduce your loved one’s risk of rehospitalization with transitional care from Visiting Angels. When you’re ready to learn more, call us at (424) 772-6604 or contact us online to request a free, in-home care consultation. During the consultation, you’ll be able to learn more about what your loved one’s care plan might look like and ask any questions you may have.

We’re looking forward to meeting you and your family, so contact us today!