Transitional Care in West Linn Reduces Hospital Readmissions

Far too many seniors end up going back shortly after being discharged from the hospital, so it's important to have a plan in place to support your loved one. With our transitional care service throughout West Linn, Visiting Angels^® Southeast Portland can help. We offer flexible in-home support from trained senior care professionals. Our goal is to provide the support your loved one needs to avoid readmission and continue enjoying the comfort and peace of home. 

Why Readmissions Occur

For a number of reasons, seniors suffer from high rates of hospital readmission. After enduring a hospital stay, the last thing your loved one wants is to go back, so it's important to be aware of the factors that cause readmission. Here are four key reasons why seniors struggle to stay out of the hospital:

• Difficult adjustments. In many cases, they are dealing with a new illness or injury that caused their hospital stay. This can be a difficult adjustment, so without the right support, seniors often struggle to keep up. 
• Disrupted routine. Their time in the hospital likely caused a shift in their sleep schedule and eating habits, which can be detrimental to their recovery plans. 
• Memory issues. Memory problems can prevent seniors from keeping up with medication schedules and follow-up appointments. 
• Failure to follow up. A missed appointment can really set things back, so it's crucial to have a source of safe transportation they can depend on. 

Being readmitted to the hospital can halt your loved one's recovery in its tracks. Their daily routine will be disrupted again, and their overall health may suffer for a time. At Visiting Angels Southeast Portland, we strive to help our clients avoid readmission. With detailed care plans and compassionate assistance in the home, your loved one can make a safe recovery.

How Our Transitional Care in West Linn Helps Seniors Remain at Home

With our transitional care, Visiting Angels Southeast Portland helps to overcome some of the problems that seniors face once they leave the hospital. Our home care service includes logistical help managing follow-up appointments and medical advice, memory assistance including medicating reminders, help with difficult tasks around the home, and a wide variety of other support. Basically, our caregivers will be their 'eyes and ears,' managing their daily needs and allowing them to rest and recuperate in peace. 

Our mission is to help our clients avoid events or mishaps that would cause hospital readmission. Your loved one's transitional care plan may include any of the following services:

• Light housekeeping assistance
• Fall prevention
• Dietary-conscious meal preparation
• Respectful assistance with personal care tasks
• Transportation to follow-up appointments
• Medication reminders
• Companionship
• Mobility assistance and transferring

Your loved one's care plan will greatly depend on what they are recovering from. Whether it is an illness or injury, our team has the tools in place to help them recover. At Visiting Angels Southeast Portland, we create a personalized transitional care for each individual in the West Linn area. They will receive the services they need to transition from hospital to home safely. We also encourage our clients to stay on track with their recovery and allow them to readjust to independent living.

Care needs change as seniors recover. With time comes increased independence and improved health. Our home care plans are easily adapted to your loved one's changing needs. We can change or decrease their services and caregiver visits as they recuperate. Our team is here to support your loved one for as long as they require help at home.

Get Started with Visiting Angels Southeast Portland

Visiting Angels Southeast Portland is your local resource for quality in-home care. We are here to guide you on this journey and to be a source of support and care. To get started with us, we invite you to schedule a free care consultation. This introductory meeting allows us to gather detailed information about your loved one's current condition and their care needs. We can answer any questions you have at this time as well. Our team will begin creating your loved one's personalized care plan following this meeting.

During your free consultation, you will be given a copy of our Ready, Set, Go Home Discharge Guide. This is our gift to you as you navigate your loved one's recovery. Our discharge guide will help you coordinate your loved one's care. It also includes space to record important information, like doctors' contact information, medication doses, and recovery instructions. This guide can also be a powerful reference tool during follow-up appointments.

Our team proudly extends our services into the following areas:

• West Linn
• Milwaukie
• Lake Oswego
• Gladstone
• Wilsonville
• And throughout the surrounding area

To learn more about our transitional care in West Linn, call Visiting Angels Southeast Portland today at (503) 297-7000.