ABOUT THE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM

What is Transitions?

Transitions is a program that offers assistance, encouragement and support to individuals and their families who have a life limiting illness with an expected prognosis of a year or less. Patients and their families are treated with courtesy and respect for their own personal belief systems and values. All information is treated confidentially.

Who is Eligible?

Individuals are eligible for the supportive services of Transitions with the consent of their physician and regardless of their current medical treatment.

How to Get Help

Referrals can be made by family, friends, doctors, nurses, and other professionals.

Call 815-756-3000 to start the process.

TRANSITIONS SERVICES

Transitions Coordinator

The Transitions Coordinator is a client advocate who will work with the client and family. Together they will identify needs and the coordinator will offer assistance to fulfill those needs with referrals and links to community resources. The Transitions Coordinator is available to offer support and answer questions by phone or a home visit.

Transitions Volunteer

Transitions uses specially trained volunteers who provide extra support to the Transitions client and their family.

Volunteers offer:

  • Friendship
  • Help with errands and household chores; helps clients remain as independent as possible
  • Assists with local transportation
  • Respite breaks for family members and caregivers

What are the Costs?

Transitions services are offered at no charge to the residents of DeKalb County and surrounding communities.

What does Transitions do for the Community?

  • Provides valuable resource information
  • Increases community awareness of other health related programs
  • Encourages networking and sharing of knowledge
  • Improves communication between client and providers

DeKalb County Hospice does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, creed, national origin, color, handicap or sexual orientation.

What does Transitions do for Health Care Providers and Medical Providers?

  • Monitors clients who are discharged from the hospital
  • Monitors clients in the home, in a nursing home or in an assisted living facility
  • Links clients to community providers
  • Enhances communication among providers
  • Encourages clients to keep scheduled appointments and to communicate when changes occur
  • Transitions can positively impact an individual's health and benefit family members and caregivers.

TESTIMONIES

"We want to thank you so much for your valuable part in helping to care for our loved one in our home. Our volunteer is a special gift from God."

"The Transitions Program is a Godsend. The volunteer was always so cheerful, attentive and encouraging."

"Thank you to the Transitions Program for enabling me to have access to our volunteer. She is a caring person who brings joy into my wife's life. Her visits each week enable me to shop, exercise or run errands."

There are no words that can truly express our appreciation and thanks for the time your volunteer put forth in visiting our Dad. Thank you for bringing so much happiness and joy into his life."

If you or someone you know could benefit from the Transitions Program please call the Transitions Coordinator at (815) 756-3000.