How Home Care Supports Seniors Recovering from Surgery
The time period after surgery is extremely critical, particularly for seniors. There are medications and follow-up appointments to manage, discharge instructions to follow, and daily tasks that still have to be completed. It can be tough for older adults to safely navigate the transitional period at home without assistance.
Promoting Senior Recovery at Home
If your senior loved one could use help while recovering from surgery at home, Visiting Angels is here to help. Here are several ways our transitional care services can provide seniors with comprehensive support to reduce the likelihood of being readmitted to the hospital in the days following discharge.
Care is Personalized for Recovery Needs
Each senior is unique, and so is their recovery. Our home care providers will work closely with your loved one’s medical team to create a care plan that supports their individual recovery goals. This can include everything from light housekeeping to more involved assistance, such as physical activity, that supports their specific aftercare instructions.
Help with Everyday Activities
Surgery may limit your senior family member’s ability to complete everyday activities like driving, showering, and preparing meals. Their caregiver will offer hands-on assistance with these tasks, allowing the senior to focus on getting well. This support is very much needed, especially if they don’t have friends and family nearby who can help them.
Medication Management
Following surgery, older adults may need to take multiple medications on a strict schedule to prevent infection and heal effectively. Keeping track of the various prescriptions and their dosages can get confusing and overwhelming. A home care provider will offer medication reminders and ensure your loved one is taking the correct medicine when they need to.
Transportation to Appointments
Follow-up appointments are critical to successful post-surgical care. It’s crucial that seniors attend these appointments so that their doctor can monitor recovery and adjust any treatment plans. In addition to driving seniors to see their healthcare provider, their caregiver can assist with mobility by helping them get in and out of the care safely, assist with walking or using a mobility aid, and help them navigate the healthcare facility.
Emotional Support
Recuperating from surgery and a hospital stay can be stressful and lonely for older adults. The experience is even harder for those who live alone. In addition to helping with practical tasks, you can rest assured your loved one’s home caregiver will provide them with encouragement and reliable companionship throughout the recovery journey. They’ll engage in upbeat conversation that boosts the senior’s overall mood and morale.
Choose Visiting Angels for Post-Surgical Home Care
Visiting Angels Newberg understands how important it is that seniors have compassionate care and support while they’re healing. Our highly-experienced caregivers are trained to help seniors regain independence following surgery. With the help of transitional care from Visiting Angels, you can experience peace of mind knowing your relative will have a safe and smooth recovery process.
Contact us today to learn more about our transitional care services or to set up a free initial consultation.