HOME CARE SERVICES
Hospital to Home Care
Everyday support as your loved one returns home
Returning home after a hospital stay can bring new practical questions for an older adult and their family. Daily routines may need extra attention, and relatives may not always be able to stay throughout the day. Advent Caregivers offers hospital-to-home care to help families discuss the everyday support they need during this transition. Care arrangements should reflect the person's needs and the discharge instructions provided by their healthcare professionals.
Preparing for the return home
Before discharge, ask the hospital team what assistance your loved one will need and which tasks require a qualified healthcare professional. Make a list of practical concerns, such as meals, moving around the home and help with usual daily activities. Share the relevant care instructions with the people involved in the transition. Contact Advent Caregivers to discuss whether the requested support is available and to agree the timing and responsibilities of any visits.
Help with everyday routines
A caregiver can provide the agreed assistance with daily activities, companionship and practical routines at home. Families can ask about help with meals, light household tasks and support with a comfortable daily schedule. If medication reminders or appointment-related assistance are needed, ask the team to confirm the exact service and its limits. Caregiver support does not replace medical advice, skilled nursing, rehabilitation or emergency services. Continue to follow instructions from the treating clinician and contact them about health concerns.
Keeping the family informed
A clear plan helps everyone understand their role. Before care starts, agree who will be the main family contact, what instructions the caregiver should follow and how changes in the person's needs will be communicated. Think about preferred routines and the help that relatives or friends can provide alongside scheduled visits. If needs change after discharge, speak with the care team promptly so the arrangement can be reviewed. Availability and any changes to the care schedule require confirmation.
Discussing a care arrangement
You can contact Advent Caregivers before or after a hospital discharge to ask about support. Tell us the expected return-home date, the location and the type of everyday assistance you are exploring. We will discuss options and the information needed to plan care. Visit our services page for other care options or send a care enquiry. Please confirm the scope, rates and start date with the team before relying on a care arrangement.
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Talk with us about care
Call our team or send a care enquiry. Please use WhatsApp for general enquiries and avoid sharing sensitive medical information.