Ready-Set-Go Home with Transitional Care

When a loved one is in the hospital, you just want them to be healthy and have the opportunity to return home. However, it's important to remember that the discharge isn't the ultimate goal. Rather, a successful recovery that enables the senior to remain at home and avoid rehospitalization is the aim. Transitional care from Visiting Angels^® Destin can help improve your loved one's chances of making a full recovery and regaining their previous level of independence. 

What Causes Hospital Readmissions?

With reports from Medicare showing that a huge percentage of seniors are readmitted to the hospital only a month after being discharged, it's clear something must be done to lower this statistic. Hospital readmissions aren't only costly; they can also be stressful for elderly adults and increase their risk of hospital-acquired illnesses.

In order to prevent rehospitalizations, it's important to understand their underlying cause. Every patient's situation is different, and some complications are unavoidable. However, there are a number of steps that can be taken to promote seniors' well-being and recovery after a hospital stay. Simply having reliable assistance with daily tasks and an extra pair of eyes, ears, and hands can make a huge difference to seniors' ability to regain their health and remain at home for the long run.

How Our Transitional Care Program Can Help Seniors in Destin

Transitional care involves care that takes place between one setting and another. Through Ready-Set-Go Home, our local care agency's dedicated transitional care program, seniors can enjoy support as they move from hospital to home. We deliver care in three phases to ensure the many needs care recipients face during this transition are met.

1. In-Hospital Care. Our care coordinators help families organize the discharge planning process and provide relevant resources in the hospital setting.
2. In-Home Care. Our caregiving team offers personalized care that allows seniors to manage their daily routines with confidence and prevent strain and exhaustion.
3. Support From Our Office. Our local office works behind the scenes to monitor care recipients' progress, organize deliveries, and set reminders. 

Through this three-pronged approach to care, Visiting Angels Destin helps seniors in the local area remain at home rather than returning to the hospital.

We can fill you in on all the details of our Ready-Set-Go Home transitional care program through a free consultation in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Miramar Beach, Niceville, Valparaiso, or a nearby community. Call Visiting Angels Destin today to get started.