Transitional Elder Care Services in Bangor, ME

Preventing hospital readmission means that you have to constantly look after your loved one so that they can successfully transition from the hospital to their home. But how can you care for your loved one if you don’t have time to look after them due to work or other family obligations? Visiting Angels Mid Maine is here to help. Through our Ready-Set-Go Home program, we provide a wide variety of in-home elder care services so seniors in Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Orono, and surrounding communities can get the personalized, hands-on support they need with everyday tasks and ensuring they take the necessary steps toward a successful recovery.

Call 207-573-1861 or fill out our form today to learn more about the Read-Set-Go Home program and elder care services from Visiting Angels Mid Maine!

How Our In-Home Elder Care Services Help Seniors in Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Orono, ME and Surrounding Areas Avoid Hospital Readmission

Hospital readmission is a big problem among seniors throughout the country, including Bangor and surrounding communities. A recent survey reveals that 20 percent of discharged seniors get readmitted within 30 days after being sent home. Unfortunately, readmission means having a lower chance of recovery for your loved one. This is the reason why preventing hospital readmission is really crucial.

Why Do Seniors Get Readmitted?

While it's essential to reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission after your loved one has been discharged, many families may not know what factors can lead to readmission.

Here are some common reasons why seniors who leave the hospital often return:

• Not following post-discharge instructions
• Lack of follow-up care
• Medication errors
• Not eating properly
• Ignoring symptoms

If you're worried about the likelihood of hospital readmission for your loved one, you may consider accompanying them at the hospital or caring for them at home. But if you have other obligations or live too far away, this isn't always doable. That's why it's a good idea for families in Bangor and surrounding areas to hire elder care professionals from Visiting Angels Mid Maine to help senior loved ones recover at home after being discharged. Our Ready-Set-Go Home program has been providing personalized, one-on-one transitional elder care since 2016.

What Is Our Ready-Set-Go Home Program?

At Visiting Angels Mid Maine, our elder care aides are trained to implement the Ready-Set-Go Home program, which is designed for seniors to prevent hospital readmission. Our elder care providers are skilled and trained to provide transitional care following a hospital discharge. Additionally, because we offer a personalized approach to in-home elder care, you can rest easy knowing your loved one will receive the support they truly need to guarantee a stress-free recovery so they can maintain their independence and continue living out their golden years in their cherished home.

Below are the types of transitional care services that we provide:

• Support services prior to discharge: Even before discharge, we will send an elder care professional to the hospital so that they can assist you and your loved one with the transition from the hospital to home. They can also take down notes so that your loved one will adhere to the discharge directives given by their doctors. They can also help you understand and make sense of all the instructions so that the risk of hospital readmission of your loved one decreases.


• In-home senior care services: Once your loved one is discharged, we can provide in-home elder care services to make your loved one comfortable during their recovery. The types of services that our caregivers provide include hygiene assistance, feeding, and light house chores. They can also serve as your eyes and ears, in such that they can spot any changes in your loved one’s health so that you can notify their doctors.


• Coordination with medical institutions: Our elder care team can also coordinate with your loved one's preferred medical institution, especially during appointments. We also coordinate additional therapeutic equipment and meal deliveries if necessary.

If you have a loved one who requires in-home elder care services after their hospital discharge, make sure to contact our Bangor, ME office so that you can learn about our Ready-Set-Go Home program.

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