Transitional care refers to support given to seniors or patients when they are discharged from a medical facility to home care. It also  involves helping patients and families with the following movements;

• Intensive care unit (ICU) to ward
• Primary care to specialty care
• Hospital to clinic
• General Practitioner to Specialist Practitioner
• Acute practitioner to palliative care

Warm Angels Homecare Agency assist with transitional care services only when the client has sufficient balance and strength to reliably stand and pivot. Adaptive and safety equipment may be used, provided that the client is fully trained in the use of the equipment and can direct the transfer step by step. Adaptive equipment may include, but is not limited to,

• Wheelchairs, tub seats, and grab gait belts may be used as a safety device.

Our transitional care services enable the smooth movement of seniors from one facility to the other, as their condition and care needs change. We offer customised services which are designed to ensure coordination and continuity. The services include.

• Logistical arrangements
• Education of patient and family
• Coordination among the health professionals involved in the transition.
• Medication Reminders
• Meal preparation and ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines.
• Appointment reminders and transportation to medical facilities
• Supporting with personal care needs such as toileting, bathing, mouth care, haircare, dressing
• Assistance with occupational, speech, physical and any other prescribed therapy.

When your senior is returning home from a medical facility, it is important to properly handle the discharge process. Warm Angels Home Care Agency offers quality transitional care services to ensure risk-free health care continuity for your loved one.