Personal Home Care in London, Ontario that Helps with Hospital Recovery
If you or your loved one has ever been admitted to the hospital, the one thing you probably longed for most was to return to the safety and comfort of your own home. Nearly one in five patients discharged from a hospital, approximately 2.6 million seniors, are readmitted within 30 days, costing billions of dollars every year. Senior Home Care by Angels is committed to helping seniors stay at home where they are most comfortable. We offer a variety of personal in-home senior care options with comprehensive tools and resources to assist with this endeavor, including home health care after surgery to support recovery and prevent complications. Our personal home care in London, Ontario, provides the guidance and compassionate support needed to make a safe, smooth transition from hospital to home.
What is Hospital-to-Home for Seniors?
Hospital-to-home for seniors is a coordinated approach that helps older adults safely transition from a hospital stay back to their own homes. This type of care includes personal home care services, medication reminders, assistance with daily activities, and monitoring recovery to prevent complications or readmission. At Senior Home Care by Angels, our hospital-to-home program ensures seniors receive the guidance and support they need every step of the way, so they can recover comfortably and maintain their independence at home.
Helping Seniors Avoid Readmission With Home Care After Hospital Discharge in London, ON
To address the high rate of hospital re-admissions, we must first understand why re-admissions occur. Our home care after hospital discharge in London, ON, provides seniors with the support and guidance they need to follow discharge instructions, manage medications, and recover safely at home.
The reasons for re-admission are varied but often include:
- Difficulty managing a disease or illness at home
- Exhaustion due to disrupted sleep and eating schedules while in the hospital
- Lack of follow-through with discharge instructions
- Medication issues - not taking appropriately, missing doses, etc.
- Lack of timely follow-up with medical appointments or lack of follow-through with medical instructions
Our Three-Prong Approach to Transition Care for the Elderly in London
At Senior Home Care by Angels, we address these issues and others by using a three-prong approach to personal home care for our clients returning home after a hospital stay. This comprehensive approach to transition care for the elderly ensures seniors receive the guidance, support, and monitoring they need at every step of recovery, from hospital to home.
- At the hospital – with Senior Home Care by Angels, we offer peace of mind. If a Senior Home Care by Angels client is hospitalized, we visit him or her at the hospital upon request. We believe collaboration with the hospital discharge planner is necessary to help ensure success at home. During the hospital visit, we provide our client with a copy of ‘Ready- Set – Go Home’, a discharge planning guide. Specific items in the guide prompt the client to ask pertinent questions about issues that impact readmissions, such as symptoms to report, times and dates of follow-up appointments, medications, special dietary needs, home equipment needs, etc. For maximum benefit, this guide should be initiated before discharge and used across the care continuum from the hospital to the home and brought to subsequent medical appointments.
- At the client’s home – Our caregivers are the ‘eyes and ears’ in the home while providing personal home care for seniors after they return home from the hospital. Our team at our London, ON office has unique insight into why clients don’t follow up with appointments, why they miss medication doses and other actions that can lead to readmission. We can share this information with the case manager or supervisor so that any issues can be addressed. Additionally, many of our caregivers are trained to provide Holistic care. This training enables our caregivers to understand the importance of reporting changes in condition promptly so that any problems can be addressed in a timely manner. We can also provide long-term care to ensure a safe and stress-free recovery for your loved one. This level of hands-on support is a key component of our transition care for the elderly, helping seniors recover safely and maintain independence at home.
- At the Senior Home Care by Angels' office – behind the scenes, office staff utilize tools and resources to identify and track clients who are at high risk for readmission. Our personal home care providers can help facilitate medication delivery, equipment, and food delivery services, offer medication and appointment reminders, and accompany clients to appointments.
What Our Clients Say
"The last 3 months of my beloved 95 year old Mother’s life was under the care team with Seniors Home Care by Angels for 24/7. Being able to stay in her own home was paramount. The select group of Angels that rotated were absolutely outstanding. Their prompt arrival, gentle care, provisions of meals and genuine companionship was endearing. These Angels were very astute professionals that related to my Mothers needs demonstrating excellent initiative and compassion. As my Mothers primary caregiver, I was able trust the Angels and then, I could relax knowing that she was safe, content and happy to be in her own home until her death. I will always be grateful for the unwavering kindness that these earth Angels provided for my dear Mother."
– Barb H. (More reviews here)
Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contact Us About Hospital-to-Home for Seniors Services
Learn more about how Senior Home Care by Angels can support your loved one’s recovery with hospital-to-home for seniors services. Our London, Ontario, team is ready to guide you through the Ready-Set-Go Home program and provide compassionate, personalized care. Whether you’re looking for senior care services, ongoing support, or short-term assistance after a hospital stay, we offer personal home care near you to ensure a safe and comfortable transition. Contact our office today to discuss your needs and how we can help your family.
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