Care for seniors and help them return home safely from the hospital with help from staff at Visiting Angels of Auburn, New Hampshire
Visiting Angels of Auburn, New Hampshire can assist with reducing hospital readmissions with care for seniors
Issues with medications, falling and accidents, or complications from diabetes may put the seniors in your life in the hospital. The last thing you or your loved one want is another trip to the hospital.
Help reduce the chances your loved one is readmitted to the hospital and will improve care for seniors with tips provided by Visiting Angels of Auburn, New Hampshire, and surrounding areas.
What to ask, and to know, during the discharging process
- What is my loved one’s medical condition upon leaving the hospital? Obtain as much information about this as possible from hospital staff, including medications they’re taking, how much to take, and when. Also, find out if any changes have been made to your loved one’s medicine, including dosage changes or schedule of when to take them.
- Obtain clear and concise step-by-step instructions about the discharge process to avoid any confusion. Ask for help if you can’t understand them.
- Obtain a list of upcoming medical appointments from their medical professional. Make sure follow-up appointments are made and even attend them with your loved one.
Using additional support at home
Help with mobility or bathing may be needed once you and your loved one are at home. Find out from your loved one’s doctor what in-home care they may need. Your loved one may need In-home care if they cannot do tasks they could do before their hospital stay.
Underestimating the time and effort, it takes to provide for your loved one during their recovery after their hospital stay is expected. Unfortunately, the plan for the care may go awry and lead your loved one back into a hospital bed.
The staff at Visiting Angels of Auburn, New Hampshire, and surrounding areas provide professional, compassionate, and empathetic care for seniors, including helping you and your loved one after their hospital stay.
Proper planning and assistance in the care for seniors can occur through the Visiting Angels’ Ready, Set, Go Home plan. Our professionals work safely and effectively to help your loved one recover safely at home while aiding in areas such as monitoring changes in condition, medication reminders, setting up and attending medical appointments, and making nutritious meals.
Contact Visiting Angels of Auburn for an in-home consultation
Make an appointment for a no-risk consultation with a Visiting Angels care coordinator to learn more. Contact us by clicking the button below to learn about the excellent care you and your loved one will receive from Visiting Angels.
