Serving Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Mt. Prospect and Rolling Meadows, IL
Visiting Angels ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
415 W Golf Rd #32Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-963-8944
Fax: 888-233-7561
Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide
Read our Visiting Angels’ Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide. It is an essential resource to help families record medical information so that they can stay involved in the care process throughout their loved one’s recovery.
Serving Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Mt. Prospect and Rolling Meadows, IL
Visiting Angels ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
415 W Golf Rd #32Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-963-8944
Fax: 888-233-7561
Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide
Read our Visiting Angels’ Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide. It is an essential resource to help families record medical information so that they can stay involved in the care process throughout their loved one’s recovery.
Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care Services
Families face a complex set of challenges when helping an older loved one transition from a hospital stay back home. Countless people know the struggle of trying to help a parent or spouse who is recuperating after surgery or a prolonged illness. When it comes to caring for the elderly, there are often new medications and recommended therapies, and balancing it all can become overwhelming. Transitional care programs address these issues, providing numerous benefits to seniors:
- Better overall outcomes
- Closer adherence to medical guidelines
- More comfortable home setting
- Assistance with day-to-day tasks
- Coordination of medical care
- Lower overall medical costs
What is Transitional Care from Visiting Angels?
We provide a range of transitional care services designed to address gaps we noticed in the care seniors in the Arlington Heights area need to make a full recovery at home. Multiple studies have determined that the likelihood of a relapse becomes increasingly common for high-risk people over 65 – roughly 20% of whom will be readmitted within a month of being discharged from a hospital or other medical facility. Our program minimizes that danger by helping older, more vulnerable groups adhere to recommendations from their physicians. Our ultimate goal is to help seniors recover more quickly in a way that reduces their stress and ideally prolongs their life.
Discover the various types of senior care at Visiting Angels Arlington Heights, IL.
How We Help Senior Communities Recover Faster
While transitional care services will be tailored to meet the specific requirements of each individual client, we find that certain types of care need more attention in this demographic. Assistance generally includes some combination of the following areas:
Support for Daily Living Activities
Someone who is recovering from an injury may need a caregiver who is primarily focused on daily living activities. This refers to common day-to-day tasks such as light housekeeping, bathing, and dressing. Helping your loved one adjust to these kinds of activities can also help them regain their independence, improving their mental wellbeing and reducing their risk of hospital readmission.
Assistance with Discharge Instructions & Recommendations
One area that nearly every senior will benefit from is the management of their medications. Adhering to confusing or unfamiliar instructions is hard enough, but this task often becomes overwhelming for someone who is balancing new and old prescriptions following hospitalization. A trained caregiver will be able to coordinate medications and follow-up appointments. They can discuss any concerns with seniors or their family members with care providers, as well.
Improvements to Quality of Life
Sometimes families overlook the importance of helping their older relatives maintain social interaction and connectedness, but these details are essential to the quality of life of aging populations. Not only are our caregivers highly compassionate, providing companionship during a difficult time, but they also assist with the use of smart phones, computers, and other details that make it easier for seniors to stay connected with people in their communities.
Review the different ways home care assists seniors in Arlington Heights.
Ready, Set, Go: Discharge Guide for Seniors in Arlington Heights
Visiting Angels created our Ready, Set, Go Discharge Guide as a tool to aid families and their aging loved ones who have recently been discharged from a hospital or skilled nursing facility.
How Does Ready, Set, Go Help Your Senior Loved One?
We encourage families to familiarize themselves with our Ready, Set, Go Discharge Guide and keep it nearby to refer to for medical notes from doctors, details about medications, and other pertinent information. To create a transition that is as smooth as possible, we are free to meet with families before their loved one has been discharged. That way, the whole family gets a better picture of the kind of care that will be necessary for a fuller recovery. We will work with you to craft a customized care plan that takes into account all of your loved one’s needs and let you know how our guide can provide additional ongoing support.
Our Compassionate and Professional Caregivers
The Visiting Angels caregiver who partners with your family will be able to supervise a wide range of assistance around the home. All of our caregivers are highly professional and invested in our mission. Most of all, we want to help seniors in our care build back their confidence and remain as safe and secure as possible as they recuperate. Partnering with someone who understands how these services can help seniors recover properly is not only medically useful, but it provides a higher level of happiness and fulfillment to those in our care.
Find out more about our hiring and training process for caregivers in our program.
Providing Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Most families have some questions when trying to determine whether transitional care is right for their loved one. Read our responses to some of the most common questions we get from folks curious about our program.
Q: Will anyone in this program be monitoring the progress of our loved one?
A: The Visiting Angels transitional care team serving the Arlington Heights area makes a point of monitoring care that people receive during their recovery. This includes coordinating their care, providing family members with important reminders, and in some cases making deliveries to their homes.
Q: How long does transitional care usually last?
A: Transitional care typically starts immediately or soon after a person has been discharged from a hospital and then lasts for up to 30 days. We can begin providing care before being discharged too! Call us to help with discharge planning and preparation while your loved one is still admitted.
Q: What if my family member needs additional home care?
A: Visiting Angels Arlington Heights can provide additional home care services as needed, either during or after the recovery process.
Q: How does transitional care help reduce hospital readmissions?
A: Transitional care can reduce readmissions in a number of ways. With a focus on adherence to medications, maintaining follow-up appointments, and following discharge instructions, caregivers promote a safe and comfortable recovery, reducing the odds of readmission because of attentive and consistent care. We also provide assistance around the home that can help an older loved one avoid falls and live in a safer environment.
Q: How can families support the transitional care program?
A: We understand that families have different levels of availability. However, we encourage family members to stay engaged with the transitional care process when possible. By staying in touch with our care team, families are more familiar with their loved one’s progress and are better positioned to provide other types of support that contribute to their recovery.
Contact Us Today
At Visiting Angels Arlington Heights, IL, we want to make sure that transitional care is right for each client. We also understand that you likely have questions about how the program will be personalized for your friend or family member. We want to provide you with all of the information you need so that you make the best decision for your family.
Call us any time at 847-963-8944 for more details. A contact form is available online if you would like to send us your information. We will get back to you as soon as we can!
Communities We Serve
Our transitional care services are available to seniors in the surrounding area:
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Des Plaines, IL
- Mount Prospect, IL
- Rolling Meadows, IL
- Elk Grove Village, IL
Local Resources for Seniors:
Serving Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Mt. Prospect and Rolling Meadows, IL
Visiting Angels ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
415 W Golf Rd #32Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-963-8944
Fax: 888-233-7561
Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide
Read our Visiting Angels’ Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide. It is an essential resource to help families record medical information so that they can stay involved in the care process throughout their loved one’s recovery.