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Transitional Home Care from Hospital or Facility

After a medical procedure or hospitalization there are often a variety of tasks required for proper healing and recovery and to prevent a re-hospitalization:

Following discharge instructions from the doctor
Picking up prescriptions
Going to follow-up appointments
Adjusting to diet and lifestyle changes
Monitoring symptoms, moods and mental states
Simply adjusting back to daily routines
And so much more!

Home Instead of Ottawa, ON makes the transition from hospital / facility to home smoother with our attentive Transitional Home Care.

Home Instead is ready to help care for your loved one returning home!

Home Instead would be able to create a custom care plan that focuses on needs and not just hours in the day. We will work with your family and care team to coordinate care, manage challenging family dynamics and prevent avoidable hospital re-admissions while coordinating care with other health care organizations.

We are your trusted partner in home care!

Transitional Home Care in Ottawa, ON

When a loved-one is discharged from a hospital or facility, their recovery isn’t necessarily complete once they return home. For older adults who live alone, and even for anyone with family support, it can be intimidating to sort through all the post-hospitalization instructions.

This is when an established home care agency, like Home Instead of Ottawa, is a valuable care partner. We take stock of what your senior needs to successfully recover and we build a care plan around their condition and goals. This makes for a smoother transition from facility to home, ensuring care management is built entirely around attentiveness, a safe environment and recuperation.

Home Instead's team will work with the hospital or facility's personnel to formulate a plan that addresses considerations both before and after discharge:

Scheduling follow-up appointments
Preparing a list of medications and scheduling medication reminders
Taking note of dietary restrictions / allergies
Running errands to ensure appropriate groceries are on hand
Establishing physical activity routines (if necessary)
Providing safe transport home from the hospital or facility.
Picking up prescriptions
Planning and preparing meals
Assisting with showering, getting dressed, using the toilet, and other personal care items
Offering companionship, mental stimulation and warmth during the recovery process
Closely monitoring moods, mental states and any changes in condition
Taking care of light housekeeping and chores around the home
Ensuring a safe environment and providing support with walking to avoid falls
Keeping family and medical staff updated with progress and any issues that arise
And much more!

Reach out to Home Instead to learn more about our Transitional Home Care! Let us help you develop a care plan that makes sense for your loved one and family. We will provide you with the peace of mind and confidence that your loved one is going home - and staying home - safely.