When you know your loved one just wants to spend their golden years at home, it can be heartbreaking to see them in the hospital. To help them avoid a repeat hospital stay after their discharge, consider getting started with transitional care services from Your Tailor Made Senior Service.

As a local senior care agency, we have a deep understanding of how important it is for elderly adults to remain at home for as long as possible. All of our services, including our transitional care program, are designed to help seniors fulfill their desire to age in place.

What Causes Hospital Readmissions ?

The first step for helping seniors avoid hospital readmissions is to understand why they occur with such frequency. In fact, Medicare has reported statistics showing nearly 20% of beneficiaries are back in the hospital within a month of their discharge. Taking steps to reduce the risk of rehospitalization is thus necessary for individuals in this age group.There are a wide variety of factors that could contribute to a senior's risk of rehospitalization. However, one of the most common factors readmitted seniors share is a lack of support during their recovery at home. Elderly adults who are weak or exhausted after a hospital stay may struggle to maintain their own well-being or properly implement their doctor's instructions.

Without reliable assistance, their health can decline to such an extent that they must return to the hospital within a few days or weeks of leaving.