Transitional care is an important milestone when the time comes to move your parent or loved one from a hospital to an assisted care facility. A transition to assisted living from the hospital can be particularly traumatic. Your loved one is moving from the constant medical care and attention of a hospital environment to a home that provides assisted care. It is the beginning of a return to a somewhat normal life but they will still need time to adjust to their new surroundings. Here are a few tip for how to smooth the transition to assisted living:
Choosing the right assisted living home for your loved one is the most important part of the transitional care process. The right facility will help make the transition from hospital to home much quicker and smoother. It’s important to discuss with your loved one’s medical team what type of care is needed so that you can ensure the transitional care facility you choose offers all the services your loved one needs to get them back to their regular life as quickly and easily as possible.
Here are the different levels of care that a transitional care facility can offer:
Staff is another important piece of the transitional care plan, as they will be the ones working most closely with your loved one to help them transition from hospital to home. A good staff can show you how to transition elderly parent to assisted living. When researching transitional care facilities, you will want to ensure that the facility has the staff your loved one needs and that you feel comfortable with that staff.
Important staff you need to make contact with are:
As the person who knows your parent or loved one better than anyone, you are an integral part of their transitional care when going from hospital to home. Outside of making all the necessary arrangements here are a few other things that can make this transition easier for your loved one.
I hope we’ve answered some of your questions around how to transition elderly parent to assisted living. The transition from the hospital to the home can be difficult and stressful, but with the right care the move can go as smoothly as possible. Good transitional care is vital. Being proactive and prepared will make it an easier transition for everyone.
Source: APFP
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