Homewatch CareGivers of Southwest Broward Makes Every Transition Safer

Bridge Care Between Home, Hospital and Senior Living in Southwest Broward, FL and the Surrounding Areas

Big changes in care rarely happen on a convenient schedule. A parent may be ready for assisted living but the community has a waiting list. A spouse may come home from rehab before the family has arranged the support they need. A senior in Plantation or Weston may be moving from a large family home to a smaller apartment and feel overwhelmed by the process. Transitional care from Homewatch CareGivers of Southwest Broward provides steady in-home support during these in between periods so that nobody falls through the cracks.

Call (954) 866-7051 or contact us online to talk about a transitional home care plan anywhere in Southwest Broward.

What Is Transitional Care?

Transitional care is short to medium term in-home care that bridges the gap between one living situation or level of care and the next. It is sometimes called bridge care. At Homewatch CareGivers of Southwest Broward, transitional care most often supports three situations.

• Staying safe at home while waiting for a spot to open in an assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing community
• Getting used to a new senior living community gradually, with a familiar person alongside during the first weeks
• Settling back in at home after a hospital or rehabilitation stay before a longer term plan is in place

In every case the goal is continuity. The same trusted team member, the same routine, and the same attention to safety while everything else is changing.

Bridge Care While Waiting for Senior Living

Placement in a good community in Broward County is not always immediate. Until moving day arrives, our team can provide the daily support that makes waiting at home safe, including the following.

• A home safety and fall risk review
• Medication reminders and appointment tracking
• Healthy meal planning and preparation
• Transportation to appointments, errands and social outings
• Grocery shopping and light housekeeping
• Laundry and linen changes
• Companionship and reassurance during an uncertain time

Easing the Move Into a Community

Even a well chosen community can feel strange at first. Homewatch CareGivers of Southwest Broward helps new residents in Sunrise, Davie, Weston and beyond settle in by accompanying them during the early days. That might mean sharing meals in the dining room, walking to activities together, meeting neighbors and staff, and simply being a familiar face while everything else is new. Families consistently tell us that this gentle introduction makes the difference between a resident who thrives and one who wants to go home.

Support Coming Home From Hospital or Rehab

Transitions do not only go one direction. When a loved one returns home after a hospital or rehab stay, transitional care at home fills the gap until strength returns or until a longer term plan begins. Our team can help with discharge day, follow up appointments, medication routines, meals and mobility, and we coordinate with home health nurses and therapists who may also be involved. If needs turn out to be ongoing, the plan simply continues.

A Plan Built Around the Person

Every transition is different, so Homewatch CareGivers of Southwest Broward starts with a free in-home consultation. Our senior care team learns about your loved one's routines, preferences and health, talks with the family about what is coming next, and builds a written care plan that covers the bridge period. As circumstances change, the plan changes with them. All of our team members complete Homewatch CareGivers University training and annual background checks, and many hold specialized dementia care training, which is often valuable during transitions.

Make the Next Step a Smooth One

Change is easier with the right support. Homewatch CareGivers of Southwest Broward provides transitional home care in Sunrise, Weston, Davie, Plantation, Cooper City, Southwest Ranches, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. Call (954) 866-7051 or complete our online form to schedule a free consultation.