How Senior Home Care Services Can Help After a Hospital Visit
Seniors often visit the hospital for numerous reasons, from an emergency visit to scheduled surgery. However, transitioning from hospital to home can be challenging, especially as seniors focus on recovering and regaining their strength. Right at Home Portland, ME helps seniors and their families bridge the gap between supervised medical care and home care, offering dedicated caregiving services that ensure a smooth transition and reduce the chances of hospital readmission.
The Challenges of Returning Home After a Hospital Stay
A hospital discharge doesn’t always translate to seniors leaving in the best of health. Although recovery may be more manageable at home in a familiar environment, seniors still face challenges in safely adhering to discharge instructions and regaining their health. Having someone at their side can make a huge difference in their recovery and their mental well-being.
For example, seniors may need to follow up with a specialist after their hospital visit to discuss long-term treatment options. Arranging transportation services and attending the appointment can be too much for seniors who find it difficult to even prepare a meal or use the restroom themselves. Complicated medication instructions can also increase the risk of mistakes that could prove life-threatening in certain circumstances.
Family members can certainly supervise seniors as they recuperate from their hospital stay, but such a task can require more than their busy lives are able to accommodate. Right at Home caregivers can assist seniors and their families in providing supervised care to ensure a swift and stress-free recovery. We’re happy to support the local community in caring for their health and helping seniors maintain their independence.
RightTransitions: Helping Seniors Transition From Hospital to Home
Right at Home offers specific RightTransitions® hospital to home services to assist seniors in transitioning from a hospital stay to their residence. Recovering from a hospital stay can tax seniors and make it more challenging to complete common activities of daily living. RightTransitions care services help seniors with the following:
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Medication management
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Adherence to discharge instructions
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Light housekeeping and laundry
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Transferring and transportation to appointments
RightTransitions allows seniors to focus on recovery. Right at Home caregivers dedicate their time to supporting seniors as they heal, communicating with family members and physicians to ensure a stress-free recovery. Our personalized care plans also ensure seniors receive the care they deserve as they gather strength. Download our Discharge Checklist and call us at 207-707-6011 to learn more about RightTransitions and our other senior home care services.
Getting Comfortable With Right at Home Portland
The care staff at Right at Home Portland cherish every opportunity to help local seniors in their journeys. We work to connect seniors with local resources to help them with the challenges they face. Examples of our latest blog posts include:
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7 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Elderly Health Issues
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With a Little Help From Caregivers, Seniors Can Stay Sharp in Mind and Body
Are you ready to learn more about Right at Home Portland senior home care services, including RightTransitions®? Contact us to set up a free consultation and discuss your needs as we craft a personalized care plan.
