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Supporting Your Loved One’s Recovery

Hospital to Home Services

If you’re unsure how to help your family member regain independence after a hospital stay, we’re here to support you. The transition from hospital to home requires careful planning to meet post- hospitalization needs.

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Preparing for Discharge

Key Steps Before Leaving the Hospital

It’s never too early to start planning. Ask your discharge planner or social worker about the process to ensure a smooth transition.

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Clarify Discharge Instructions

Ask your discharge planner or social worker about the process to ensure a smooth transition.

Plan Follow-Up Appointments

Schedule a check-up with your primary care physician to track recovery progress and address any concerns.

Ensure Medication Safety

Confirm prescriptions and their dosages, discussing any potential interactions with your doctor.

Prepare the Home Environment

Use a safety checklist to remove tripping hazards, install handrails, and add anti-slip mats in bathrooms.

Provide Supportive Devices

Arrange for any needed assistive tools like canes, walkers, or specialized recovery equipment.

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Why Families Choose

Always Best Care

We Often Supplement OHAH Services Because
  • The waiting period for assessments is too long and patients need immediate care.
  • Patients get assessed and are not eligible to receive care.
  • Patients get assessed for a limited number of hours and need to supplement care.

Patients are not happy with the quality of care:

  • Patients often receive a different caregiver with each visit.
  • OHAH caregivers are overworked, resulting in late or missed visits.
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Tailored Personal Care

Our Care Manager collaborates with your healthcare team to create a personalized care plan that complements Ontario Health at Home (OHAH) services. This ensures your family member receives attentive, compassionate support tailored to their unique needs. Here’s how we assist immediately following discharge:
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We provide support for daily tasks like bathing, grooming, and dressing.

Our caregivers offer emotional support, preventing loneliness and anxiety.

We motivate participation in physical therapy for faster recovery.

We keep track of medications and provide reminders to ensure they’re taken correctly.

A balanced diet is essential, and we support your loved one in maintaining healthy, energy-boosting meals.

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Home Care
A Personalized Approach to Recovery

Always Best Care Hospital to Home Services

Home care can be essential for older adults, those with chronic illnesses, or those recovering from surgery.

Request an assessment with Ontario Health at Home (OHAH) to explore government-funded care.

Personal Care

  • Bathing, Grooming, Dressing
  • Toileting and Incontinence
  • Medication Reminders
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Repositioning to Avoid Bedsores

Flexible Care Tailored to Your Needs, Anytime

As personal care needs change over time, we adapt our schedule to provide the right level of support-whether it’s comprehensive daily care or just a few hours each week. Our team is available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring support whenever you need it.