Transitional Home Care in Markham, ON

Preparing to Return Home After a Hospital Stay

Thinking about the returning home process right from the start is one of the best things you can do for your senior loved one. Discharge is a key point in the recovery process. Planning ahead and preparing for a safe return home can mean the difference between readmission and a full recovery. Our Care Professionals can provide a variety of home care services to help reduce the chances of an unwanted readmission. 

Returning Home Transitional Home Care Services can include:

1. Discharge Coordination and Execution – Working with a senior patient's hospital staff to help create a plan of care.
2. Medication Management – Assistance organizing, tracking, and administering medications to make sure they're taken as directed.
3. Physiotherapy Reinforcement - Providing hands-on assistance to clients during range of motion exercises as prescribed by Physiotherapist.
4. Nutrition Management – Assistance with food shopping and meal preparation to help ensure the senior maintains a healthy diet.
5. Warning Sign Monitoring and Notification – Watching for warning signs and taking appropriate action.
   
   

​Benefits of Using Transitional Home Care with Home Instead

• Quick Turnaround – We act fast and can be there for the patient as soon as they get home from the hospital.
• ​Flexible ­– You are not locked into a long term contract which makes it easy to scale down hours for when the patient’s condition ideally improves down the road.
• Nurse Oversight – Each of our clients are assigned a Nurse Case Manager who oversees their plan of care to ensure a smooth transition home.