The Journey to Recovery with Post-Hospital Care in Southern New Jersey

Providing Hospital-to-Home Care in Egg Harbor Township, Northfield, Linwood, Margate, Somers Point, and surrounding areas

For seniors living by themselves, returning to their homes after an injury or illness requiring hospitalization can be overwhelming. Adjusting to new methods of doing things, establishing new routines, and managing medication schedules are all part of the transition from the hospital to home. Comfort Keepers of Southern New Jersey provides post-hospital care services to help ease the worries of seniors who return home alone following a hospital stay or surgery. Our highly trained caregivers specialize in hospital-to-home care and can alleviate the stress of this transition to make it a more manageable process for seniors and their loved ones. 

Personalized Post-Hospital Care for Seniors

Comfort Keepers of Southern New Jersey provides exceptional hospital-to-home care in Egg Harbor Township, Northfield, Linwood, Margate, Somers Point, and surrounding areas, offering continuous care for seniors recovering from an illness or injury. Our specialized services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual under our care and are designed to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home. Our caregivers specialize in providing compassionate support for seniors as they regain their strength and independence while remaining in their homes. Our dedicated team at Comfort Keepers delivers the highest quality of care possible during this critical time for seniors and their loved ones. 

Why is Post-Hospital Care Important?

The lack of individualized support and care is a common reason for readmission after being discharged from the hospital. If you or a loved one has recently been hospitalized or has an upcoming surgery, arranging post-hospital care may seem daunting. At Comfort Keepers of Southern New Jersey, we are dedicated to decreasing preventable hospital readmissions and ensuring a seamless transition back home. Our specialized hospital-to-home care helps speed up the recovery process and bring peace of mind to seniors and their loved ones. 

The process of recovering from an injury or illness doesn't end when you or a loved one are discharged from the hospital. It can often take weeks, and sometimes even months, to fully recover from illnesses or injuries that require a hospital stay. Unfortunately, many individuals underestimate the risk of readmission following a hospital stay and do not acknowledge the importance of continued recovery at home. Readmission can occur due to a recurrence of the initial condition, but it can also happen as a result of a secondary, related condition. Many seniors experience increased weakness and fatigue after a hospital stay, which increases the chances of breaking a bone due to a fall at home. 

One of the best ways to reduce the risk of hospital readmissions is to ensure that your loved one has all the help they need after returning home. Comfort Keepers' post-hospital care ensures that your loved one receives the necessary support needed for a smooth recovery. 

Post-Hospital Care Services

During the first 30 days following a hospital stay, seniors are most at risk for readmission due to falls, mismanaging medications, and failing to meet nutritional requirements. Post-hospital care aims to prevent hospital readmissions through:

• Assistance following discharge instructions
• Continuous monitoring
• Medication reminders
• Transportation to follow-up appointments
• Preparing nutritious meals and snacks
• Light housekeeping and maintaining a safe home environment
• Communication with healthcare providers and loved ones

At Comfort Keepers, our professional and compassionate care team uses essential information from the discharge planner to create a personalized care plan. Our qualified team is specially trained to provide hospital-to-home care in Southern New Jersey and will be there to help when it is needed.

Care Collaboration

Comfort Keepers often works closely with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to offer additional services so seniors and their loved ones receive complete care to expedite the recovery process. 

Caregivers help make our client's transition from hospital to home seamless, safe, and positive. Our compassionate caregivers provide services such as:

• Transportation: Comfort Keepers provides transportation home from a hospital or facility, including follow-up appointments and physical therapy sessions.
• Medication reminders: Our caregivers will pick up prescriptions and other supplies, and we can gently remind seniors to take their medications on time. 
• Encouragement: Recovery can be hard work, and Comfort Keepers offers encouragement and support through physician-prescribed physical or speech therapy as needed. 
• Companionship: It is common for seniors recovering from a hospital stay to experience feelings of isolation or become easily frustrated. Comfort Keepers is there to provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities that the senior enjoys. 
• Personal care: Hospital stays can often result in weakness and limited mobility that cause difficulty bathing and grooming. Our caregivers provide support with personal hygiene to help seniors look and feel their best every day. This also includes light housekeeping to keep the home environment clean and safe from hazards. 
• Respite care: When you or your primary caregivers need a break, our caregivers can step in to help. We will cover all responsibilities while you take a break to recharge or care for yourself. 
• Close monitoring and communication: Comfort Keepers will provide follow-up communication with loved ones and the client's primary care physician to update everyone on the recovery status. 

At Comfort Keepers, we work with our clients and their loved ones to create a post-hospital care plan that fits everyone's needs. 

How Comfort Keepers Can Help

Comfort Keepers of Southern New Jersey offers customized post-hospital care services for those who are returning home from a hospital stay or surgery.

We can act as a support system during the recovery period after a hospital stay to prevent readmission. Our dedicated and empathetic caregivers are available to provide around-the-clock care so that you and your loved ones can have a smooth recovery process. 

Let Comfort Keepers help guide you through the post-hospital recovery process. Our in-home care expertise and compassionate services allow each client to focus on recovering. Call us today at (609) 277-7855 to learn more about our in-home care services in Egg Harbor Township, Northfield, Linwood, Margate, Somers Point, and surrounding areas.