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The role of telecare in post-hospital discharge
Introduction:
Around two-thirds of hospital inpatient beds are occupied by people aged 65 and over, accounting for over 40% of hospital admissions.
While it can be a relief when a loved one is discharged from the hospital after an illness or injury, it can cause stress and concern for those being discharged and their friends, family members and loved ones.
Of course, the hospital and the relevant teams will do a discharge assessment and discharge plan; however, even if you or your loved one can return home with minimal post-care requirements, it can still cause a lot of worry and concern about whether the illness or injury occurs again.
On average, 15% of older people being discharged from the hospital are readmitted within 28 days.
– British Geriatrics Society
This stress can be mitigated through the use of telecare post-hospital discharge.
In this article, we will look at how telecare is the perfect solution to provide peace of mind and reassurance to you and your family that care is available post-hospital discharge.
Telecare – The Perfect Post-Hospital Care Solution
Telecare offers many benefits to those just discharged from the hospital. The top benefits include:
- 24/7 Care and Support
If you are concerned about your loved one becoming unwell again after being discharged from the hospital, telecare provides a fast and efficient 24/7 service to ensure your loved ones promptly get the help they need. Experienced call handlers can help your loved ones get the healthcare they need whenever required. This can help to reduce stress and provide peace of mind. .
- Reducing Hospital Readmission
As we mentioned above, 15% of older adults are readmitted to the hospital within 28 days of being discharged; while this is a shocking statistic, telecare can help to reduce the possibility of readmission.
According to Gov.uk, “telecare services are a vital means of preventing, reducing or delaying the development of care and support needs, giving independence to nearly 2 million people who use telecare devices across the UK.”
This is just one of the reasons why telecare is the perfect care solution for post-hospital discharge.
- Providing Peace Of Mind
Telecare can help provide peace of mind to both the user and the user’s friends, family and loved ones. Having a device readily available to connect to the 24/7 monitoring centre can be very reassuring for everyone involved, taking away the stress that often accompanies post-hospital discharge of our elderly loved ones.
- Confidence and Independence.
This is a significant consideration for the telecare user when choosing a telecare device. We all want to continue living independently, and telecare is the answer. The user does not have to feel worried or concerned about getting access to help should they need it. They can feel confident that, should they become unwell, have a fall or feel vulnerable in their home, they have access to help 24/7.
- Cost-Effective
Telecare is not only a practical solution for post-hospital discharge care but also very cost-effective. At Red Button Telecare, our packages start from as little as 46p per day, making them very cost-effective.
- Out and About
Taking those first steps back outside after a hospital stay, whether it’s for a quick trip to the shops, visiting a friend, or enjoying a walk with your dog, can feel like a big milestone. It’s completely normal to feel a mix of excitement and perhaps a little apprehension. This is where a GPS telecare watch can become an invaluable tool, providing the confidence and reassurance you need to embrace your independence. The GPS tracking and two-way communication can put your mind at ease, knowing that help is available when you are out and about.
Red Button Telecare – Post-Hospital Care Solutions
At Red Button Telecare, we offer three different telecare solutions that are perfect for post-hospital discharge.
Digital Life & Pendant Package – From 58p per day – The pendant can be worn around the neck for ease of access or discreetly on the wrist, like a watch – either way the push button is simple to use and will alert the 24/7 monitoring centre instantly.
Digital Falls Detector Package – From 71p per day – This device, which comes with an integral ‘panic button’ is really easy to use and is simply worn around the neck with a lanyard. Comfortable and smart looking it automatically raises an alert if it senses that the user has fallen and also enables the wearer to call for help by pressing the button.
Digital Mobile Watch Package – From 46p per day – This watch has an inbuilt easy touch SOS button, which when linked to our monitoring centre, can raise an alarm anywhere you go – be it indoors or outdoors.
Learn more about our digital telecare packages.
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Operated by Red Alert Telecare Ltd,
3 The Courtyard, Orbital Park, Ashford,
Kent, TN24 0SY
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