Transitional Home Care in Queens, NY
Many issues factor into why older adults are vulnerable to problems at home after they have been in a medical, hospice or rehabilitation setting. A Home Instead CAREGiver can assist your loved one when they return home and reduce the chances of a hospital readmission. Call (718) 520-9009 today to learn more about our Returning Home transitional care services in the Queens, NY area. Our Senior Home Care Service Area
Preparing to Return Home After a Hospital Stay
Thinking about the returning home process right from the start is one of the best things you can do for your senior loved one. Discharge is a key point in the recovery process. Planning ahead and preparing for a safe return home can mean the difference between readmission and a full recovery.
Returning Home Transitional Care Services in Queens, NY can include:
- Discharge coordination and execution – working with a senior patient's hospital staff to help create a plan of care.
- Medication management – assistance organizing and tracking medications to make sure they're taken as directed.
- Follow-up physician visit assistance – helping seniors keep track of and attend all necessary follow-up medical appointments.
- Nutrition management –providing assistance with food shopping and meal preparation to help ensure the senior maintains a healthy diet.
- Warning sign monitoring and notification – watching for warning signs and taking appropriate action.
- Record keeping – keeping track of the senior's recovery progress to share with his or her physicians.
Contact Us
(718) 520-9009
Home Instead in Queens, NY will create a customized care plan to meet your loved one's individualized care needs after discharge from a hospital or rehab facility. Call for a free home care consultation and learn how transitional home care services in Queens, NY can reduce the chances of a hospital readmission.