How Transitional Care in Tucson Reduces Hospital Readmissions

Ready, Set, Go Home is a specialized transitional care program from Visiting Angels^® Tucson. We provide the comprehensive assistance seniors need before leaving the hospital and after returning home. Our personally tailored services can help elderly adults recover and avoid re-hospitalization. If you have a loved one in the hospital, you may find that you're completely focused on helping them return home. However, it's crucial to have a plan in place that includes support and assistance for both daily life and recovery. Getting started with Ready, Set, Go Home can help you put that plan in place and ensure the road is paved for a smooth recovery.

Understanding the Importance of Transitional Care

Seniors are at a particularly high risk of hospital readmission during the first month after being discharged. Numbers from Medicare beneficiaries show that almost 20% of seniors are readmitted to the hospital within this short window of being discharged. Because hospitalizations can be disruptive and stressful for older adults and their families, it's important to minimize the chance of a repeat visit.

It is common for an elderly adult to experience a decline in their functionality after they return home from the hospital. This could stem from interrupted sleep cycles, side effects of medication, or mobility limitations, making day-to-day life at home challenging. Even the most basic activities can become overwhelming and unsafe in this scenario, which is why seniors are prone to complications after a hospital stay.

How Visiting Angels Tucson Helps

We help seniors remain safe and comfortable during their at-home recovery through our Ready, Set, Go Home transitional care program. Before seniors leave the hospital, we supply them with our Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide to help them prepare for both the discharge itself and the crucial period afterward. This complimentary guide includes plenty of space for recording important information about your loved one's healthcare provider and their recovery instructions. It can also help you determine who will provide care after discharge. Our guide can be used as a reference tool during follow-up appointments as well.

At Visiting Angels Tucson, our team builds customized home care plans covering the different areas in which seniors require support during the days, weeks, and months after their hospital stay. We understand the unique needs and preferences each client has. To effectively aid in your loved one's recovery, we will tailor our services and care schedules to meet their exact needs.

Our transitional care services at Visiting Angels Tucson include help with the following:

• Attending follow-up appointments
• Medication reminders
• Meal planning and cooking
• Respectfully assisting with personal hygiene
• Mobility assistance and fall prevention
• Running errands and grocery shopping

Once your loved one has returned home from the hospital, their caregiver will provide constant monitoring. This ensures your loved one is remaining safe at home, following medication schedules, understanding medication schedules, and following recovery instructions. Frequent communication with family members and loved ones is supported by our caregivers and our Case Managers assigned to manage client care. You will be in the loop regarding your loved one's recovery and overall well-being. Monitoring and communication are two direct benefits of our transitional care.

When your loved one is recovering from an illness or injury, you want them to make a full recovery in a safe environment. Our competent team at Visiting Angels Tucson consists of our local owner, staff, and caregivers who are passionate about offering quality in-home care. Not only do we provide excellent senior care, we also provide flexible care schedules in order to care for our clients when they need care. You can also have peace of mind when your loved one is in our care. Each of our caregivers has been fully vetted to meet our high standards by conducting reference checks, drug screenings, and criminal background checks. They are also bonded and insured through Visiting Angels Tucson.

Get Started with Our Transitional Care Today

At Visiting Angels Tucson, we proudly serve seniors in our community and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to bring quality care and assistance into the home, allowing your loved one to return to the place that makes them feel safe and comfortable. We offer our transitional care in the greater Tucson area, including:

• Oro Valley
• Marana
• Avra Valley
• SaddleBrooke
• Catalina Foothills
• Green Valley
• Sahuarita
• Vail
• Sierra Vista
• And throughout the surrounding areas

To get started with our Ready, Set, Go Home program, we encourage you to schedule a free assessment today. This comprehensive meeting serves as our opportunity to learn about your loved one's unique situation and needs, as well as to discuss how our home care services can assist them. If you have any questions about our services, caregivers, or scheduling, we can answer them at this time. Our team will begin working on your loved one's personalized care plan right away.

Contact Visiting Angels Tucson today to learn more about our transitional care. We look forward to connecting with you and providing the care and support your family needs.