Transitional Care in Sarasota: What You Need to Know
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, roughly 1 in 5 Medicare patients will be readmitted to the hospital after discharge. Not only is this expensive, it can be disheartening for seniors who face this setback in their recovery. When loved ones are admitted to the hospital the focus usually revolves around helping them heal so they can return home. However, your loved one's recovery doesn't end once they are back at home. Visiting Angels® Sarasota FL can provide your loved one with a transitional care referral so they can continue healing and avoid hospital readmission.
Simply put, our care is the link between the hospital, and full recovery. There are many things to consider when heading home after an inpatient hospital stay and Visiting Angels Sarasota can help. We provide seniors with transitional care referrals from our nurse registry. Our referral network is filled with dedicated professionals who are skilled at helping seniors with a variety of tasks.
Do I Need Transitional Care in Sarasota?
You may be asking yourself if a transitional care referral from Visiting Angels Sarasota would be a good fit for your loved one. The following are some questions to consider:
- Does my loved one live alone?
- Is my loved one going to need mobility assistance?
- Do I worry my loved one will forget to take necessary medications?
- Is my loved one going to be managing a new diagnosis?
- Will my loved one be required to follow a specific meal plan?
- Will getting to follow-up appointments or therapy be a challenge?
- Would I have more peace of mind knowing my loved one has additional support?
If you find yourself answering "yes" to any of these questions, there is a good chance your loved one will benefit from a transitional care referral through Visiting Angels Sarasota.
How Visiting Angels Sarasota Helps
The caregivers referred by Visiting Angels Sarasota can provide your loved one with a variety of transitional care services. Care will be centered around your loved one's particular needs and some of the most common forms of assistance include:
- Medication monitoring and reminders
- Transportation to appointments and therapies
- Help preparing dietary conscious meals
- Walking and transferring assistance
- Aid for mobility and toileting
- Dressing and bathing care
- Light housekeeping tasks
- Running errands such as shopping
If you have a loved one who is being discharged after an inpatient hospital stay, call Visiting Angels Sarasota and ask about our transitional care referrals.