Transitional Care

Prevent Future Unplanned Senior Hospital Visits with Transitional Care

There is presently a high priority for hospitals: decreasing readmissions for high-risk patients. Healthcare Financial Management Association’s article “Two Ways Hospitals Can Reduce Avoidable Readmissions” explains that successful initiatives from a sampling of hospitals with lower 30-day rehospitalizations are, to some extent, the consequence of participating with inpatient and outpatient care providers, such as Endeavor In Home Care, who can supply a continuum of care – helping to prevent future senior hospital visits. Read more

Senior male patient in hospital eating lunch

Avoiding E/R Visits for Seniors During the Holidays

While we would like to picture enjoying a Norman Rockwell-worthy holiday gathering, with all of our family members spending quality time together and mom’s traditional holiday feast, the reality for some families instead features something unanticipated: an emergency room visit. As a matter of fact, research reveals that E/R visits for seniors jump around 10 – 20% during the holiday season. Read more