Learn more about CFSS in Minnesota
Any family that has gone through the process of selecting a senior living community knows it can be a lengthy and difficult process. Long wait lists can leave seniors in limbo for months or even years while the need for care continues to grow. This is where transitional home care comes in.
What is Transitional Home Care?
Transitional care refers to the in-home supportive services that are provided as a patient moves from one healthcare setting to another. This could include a patient moving back into their home after a surgery or moving out of their home and into a care facility.
Who Provides Transitional Home Care?
A trained personal care assistant (PCA) or family member will often serve as caregiver during this time. Caregivers may provide at-home care for the patient on a weekly to daily basis depending on the level of attention required.
What are the Benefits for Seniors?
This type of care brings the services of a long-term care facility to the home of a senior citizen. Some of these personal care services include:
The goal of transitional home care for seniors is to improve their overall quality of life and in-home health in the days and weeks before moving into an assisted living facility. Family members will benefit as well as it allows them to rest easy knowing that their relative is receiving quality home care during this period of change.
If you or someone you know is currently in the process of moving into a senior living community, consider transitional home care. Best Home Care will walk you through the process of starting home care services and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to learn more about transitional home care services for seniors and how a PCA can benefit you.
