Reducing Hospital Readmissions..  An overnight or extended stay in the hospital can be hectic and stressful for anybody. A trip to the hospital can feel even more frustrating and, unfortunately, repetitious for seniors, especially those battling multiple health issues, such as dementia. In fact, research has found that 20 percent of seniors on Medicare are hospitalized again within 30 days of discharge— and many readmissions occur within 7-14 days of leaving the hospital.
Growing Grace senior Care can help! We have a transitional program that provides non-medical support to help seniors successfully adapt to their homes after hospitalization. The program aims to reduce the risk of preventable events or mishaps at home that would cause a return admission to the hospital or emergency room. 

 Many people functionally decline after a hospitalization, which impairs independence and quality of life. Your loved one can feel overwhelmed and exhausted by basic tasks around the house, especially if they have a chronic condition or are recovering from a severe health event, illness, or surgery. Additionally, medical experts now recognize a condition called “post-hospitalization syndrome,” which occurs several weeks after hospital discharge when your senior may be vulnerable to symptoms and conditions that increase their risk of rehospitalization. Some patients may also experience an increased risk of death during this period.

***Signs of post-hospitalization syndrome may include: Lingering fatigue, Weakness, Foggy thinking, Bowel or bladder concerns, Increased disorientation, Disruptions to sleep patterns, diet, routines, and activity level, Increased stress and anxiety, Medication-related side effects. Post-hospitalization can be extremely hard for you and your loved one. Which can worsen their recovery process. Additionally, they may struggle to care for themselves, complete household tasks, manage their medications, attend medical appointments, or reach out to their medical team about symptoms. Post operative care is very important for those who are healing; contact us today and get more information on how Growing Grace can help you !

Growing Grace Senior Care provider is one of the most difficult decisions we will make. Choosing a person to care for our love one can be challenging, but we are here to help guide you every step of the way. Learn more about getting started below.  

Step 1

Contact our local office. Submit and email or request a callback at a time that is convenient for you. 

Step 2

Referral Process

Talk to your doctor about goals and how to get care assistance

Step 3

Consultation

Your physician or nurse practitioner will confirm your eligibility.

Step 4

Personalized Home Health Care Plan 

We will review your personalized care recommendation with you and answer any question. 

Step 5

ADMISSION

After you have agreed to the care plan that best fit you and or your love one. get approval from a qualified practitioner, services will begin. 

***Having the right information lets you confidently make the best health care choices for yourself or your loved one. We have a blog and local resource links that can help you make these important decisions.