Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

Planning for a loved one's return home from the hospital can be a challenge. You may not know what steps to take to ensure they avoid complications on their path to recovery. Working with a transitional care provider can help lay the foundation for a smooth transition home without the need for repeat visits to the hospital. At Visiting Angels^® Shelbyville, we offer comprehensive transitional care services through our Ready-Set-Go Home program. Our main aim is to make it possible for seniors to stay at home as they age, rather than entering a cycle of discharge and rehospitalization.

What Causes Hospital Readmissions Among Seniors in Shelbyville?

Once you understand the risks seniors face when being discharged from the hospital, you may feel particularly concerned about your loved one's chances of remaining at home. The statistics from Medicare even show that almost one in five elderly adults are rehospitalized within a single month of their discharge. Readmissions can cause disruptions to their normal routine, lower the probability of a full recovery, and prevent them from enjoying their autonomy at home.

With these numbers in mind, you may be wondering why so many seniors are rehospitalized within such a short time of being discharged. For many, the absence of support at home is a critical factor leading to a decline in their health and overall well-being. When vulnerable seniors lack a helping hand with basic tasks, they may skip steps that are important to their recovery and suffer complications as a result.

How Our Transitional Care Program Helps 

Ready-Set-Go Home is designed with seniors' needs and preferences in mind. We initiate transitional care by providing guidance at the hospital, assisting elderly adults and their families with coordinating care and planning for the discharge. As we have these discussions, we gather crucial information about their doctors' instructions and challenges they can expect to face. Then, we help set expectations for the transition and recovery process.

Upon seniors' return home, we step in to offer the helping hand they often so desperately need. Our care providers are prepared to assist with activities such as bathing and grooming, cooking and cleaning, remembering to take medications, and attending doctors' appointments. With this well-rounded support, seniors can gain confidence about recovering from their hospital stay and remaining at home for the long run.

Getting started with transitional care is straightforward. Give Visiting Angels Shelbyville a call to set up a free consultation in Shelbyville, Beechgrove, Bell Buckle, Christiana, Eagleville, Fayetteville, Lewisburg, Lynchburg, Manchester, Murfreesboro, Dickel, Normandy, Rockvale, Tullahoma, Unionville, Wartrace, or a community in the vicinity.