Recover at Home & Avoid Hospital Re-admission with Transitional Care
Home care services from Visiting Angels can provide the hands-on assistance older adults need to recovery safely at home in Boulder County, CO
If your senior Mom or Dad is scheduled to return home after a hospital stay, creating their recovery care plan is vital to helping them avoid the risk of costly readmission and restore their health as quickly as possible.
Today, we will discuss the importance of transitional home care services in preventing health complications that may result in a second hospitalization.
Hospital Re-Admission is a Real Concern
Unfortunately, as much as 23% of all patients over the age of 65 in the US are readmitted to a hospital within the first 30 days after discharge.
Readmission not only reduces one’s chances for a successful recovery, but it also amplifies the likelihood of further medical complications. However, it is estimated that up to 75 percent of these re-admissions are preventable.
Risk Factors for Readmission
There are many factors that may increase a senior’s risk of readmission, including:
- Loss of a spouse or a close member of the family
- Isolation
- Lack of family support
- Residing in a senior care or rehabilitation facility
- Juggling multiple medications
- Chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart disease
- Cognitive decline
- Falls and mobility limitations
Why Transitional Care Matters
Although your loved one’s doctor and health care team will make an effort to support your family during the discharge process, it is ultimately up to you to find the right home care services for post-hospital care.
It can be challenging to determine the level of care your parent needs while ensuring that the doctor’s recommendations are followed every step of the way. That is why so many families rely on transitional home care services from Visiting Angels.
To ensure your loved one’s discharge and recovery plan goes smoothly, you may want to plan for home care even before a discharge date is announced. Here is what you can do:
- Inform yourself about discharge plans with your loved one still in hospital and make sure you get transparent, straightforward instructions from the doctor.
- Contact Visiting Angels with the details of your parents diagnosis and doctor-recommended recovery care plan
- Work with our Care Coordinators to create a schedule of care so that support can be in place right when your parent is heading home
Ready-Set-Go Home
At Visiting Angels, we can help Mom or Dad have a smoother hospital-to-home transition through our unique Ready-Set-Go Home program. Our trained caregivers can provide customized home care services tailored to your loved one’s specific requirements and promote safe recovery in the critical first weeks after discharge.
To learn more, simply call Visiting Angels in Longmont, CO today! We serve families throughout Boulder County and would be happy to help you navigate your loved one’s post-hospital care plan.