Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

If you know the statistics for hospital readmission among elderly adults, you may be particularly concerned about your loved one's upcoming discharge. With so much at stake, it's important to gain insight into your loved one's situation by gathering expert resources. The Ready-Set-Go Home transitional care program from Visiting Angels Avondale offers the full range of services and professional guidance you may need to ensure your loved one can look forward to a smooth transition from hospital to home.

What Causes Readmissions in Avondale?

Elderly patients are commonly readmitted to the hospital soon after they've left. In fact, the first month following discharge appears to be a particularly crucial period for these individuals. Medicare has reported statistics showing almost 20% of beneficiaries are rehospitalized in the 30-day window after discharge.

There are a multitude of risk factors that increase an individual's chances of readmission. Among older adults, social isolation and a lack of support at home are factors that often contribute to rehospitalization. This makes sense, as it is normal for elderly adults to experience reduced energy levels after a hospital stay due to disrupted sleep cycles or the effects of an injury or illness. In this condition, they may not have the motivation to look after their own well-being as closely as they should. Risky behaviors such as skipping appointments, meals, and medication doses can be the result, culminating in complications that send the senior back to the hospital.

How Our Transitional Care Program Helps Seniors in Avondale

Our understanding of the importance of help at home following discharge led to the creation of Ready-Set-Go Home. This program comprises a variety of supportive services that are carefully customized to each senior's needs and their doctors' instructions.

Here's a brief look at how this program is implemented for seniors in the Avondale area:

1. First, in-hospital support is delivered. To increase the chances of a successful transition, we begin the care process before the senior has been discharged.
2. Next, at-home care is provided. Our at-home care services are customized to the preferences of seniors and their family caregivers.
3. Throughout the care process, our office offers support. The team at our local office coordinates care visits, reminders, and deliveries to optimize seniors' recovery.

Learn more about the advantages of arranging transitional care in Avondale, El Mirage, Sun City, Glendale, Goodyear, Surprise, or a town in the vicinity. Call Visiting Angels Avondale today to get started with a free consultation!