Home Care Services After Surgery In Richmond, VA

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Have you recently had surgery? Even if you are healthy, capable, and independent, recovering from surgery can be difficult. We often lean on our family and friends in these moments, but what if you could get additional help? Visiting Angels is here to help with your after-surgery home care.

When recovering, the last thing you need is stress. Stressed about transportation? Worried about household chores? Uneasy about medication? Nervous about the doctor's post-surgical care instructions? The best thing you can do for yourself is to rest. Let your body recover and let a professional caregiver help you with after-surgery care at home. 

FAQ: 

What is the care provided after surgery called?

The type of specialized care we're discussing is called post-surgical care or postoperative care. Surgery is intense, and everyone responds differently to different surgeries. If you have a surgery coming up, it's okay to be nervous. It's best to arrange your post-surgery care before the surgery. 

We provide diverse senior care services compassionately and professionally. We help seniors age with dignity, grace, and within their own homes. As we age, we become more susceptible to health issues and surgical complications. However, you are never too young for after-surgery home care. Even a minimally invasive surgery can leave you drained and with limited mobility.. You can rely on our home care services after surgery.

Our after-surgery home care aims to prevent complications and unnecessary pain. Post-surgical care can help prevent hospital readmissions and quicken your return to your healthy life. 

What do you do if you have no one to drive you home after surgery?

Our after-surgery home care can provide transportation to and from surgery. Home care is not limited to the home. Arrange your transportation with post-surgery care before your surgery. It is unsafe to drive after surgery due to anesthesia or any number of drug applications. 

Talk with your doctor about post-surgery care in the appointments leading up to the surgery. They will likely recommend surgery home care services like Visiting Angels.

Can you pay someone ahead of time to take care of you after surgery?

Yes, you can absolutely pay ahead for surgery home care. If you know that your loved ones are not available to help out or have gaps in your care, we are happy to step in. Visiting Angels has the knowledge and ability to help with your recovery beyond what you can expect of a family member. 

How Our Post-surgical Care in Richmond, VA, Can Help

What does a caregiver do after surgery?

After surgery, home care services can include but are not limited to:

• Assistance performing post-surgery home care instructions from the doctor
• Transportation to the hospital or for follow-up appointments
• Medication reminders
• Prescription pickup
• Communication with healthcare providers and loved ones
• Meal planning and preparation
• Light errands like grocery shopping
• Wound treatment
• Hygiene care
• Bathing
• Restroom assistance
• Laundry
• Light Housekeeping
• Companionship

Our after-surgery care at home aims to make you as comfortable, safe, and as pain-free as possible. There is a wide range of surgeries, each with its own post-surgery care instructions. Without home care services after surgery, you increase your risk of mismanaging medication, not following instructions, or complications due to simple accidents like falling. Older people are at an increased risk. 

Before the operation, doctors give after-surgery home care instructions to help you recover. However, in a weakened state, simple instructions become hard to follow. A post-surgery home caregiver helps you follow these instructions, whether that be medication reminders or physical therapy. 

Surgery home care collaborates with the discharge planner, nurses, and surgical coordinator for a personalized post-surgery in-home care plan. There is no one-size-fits-all after-surgery home care solution and our after-surgery home caregivers take an individualized approach to compassionate care. 

Postoperative care begins at the hospital 

In the recovery room, nurses check your vitals to ensure you are stable before discharge. This is where a caregiver comes in. An after-surgery home caregiver can help you through the post-operation fog, ensuring you get home safely. 

The first few days after surgery are the hardest. Medication is vital during this time. We take pride in providing reliable surgery home care services. When you are at your weakest, we want to be your rock. Our after-surgery home care is a support structure to help you recover quickly. 

As we age, it becomes harder to care for ourselves. Intense surgeries only compound those issues. A minimally invasive surgery can have you return to work within a few weeks. However, intense surgeries can require months. 

Perhaps with smaller operations in the past, you relied on your family for post-surgery in-home care. Your family can still provide emotional support. However, home care services after surgery can help you and your family. 

In a weakened, post-surgical state, personal hygiene becomes a struggle. Depending on your needs, a post-surgery home caregiver can assist you with bathing and dental hygiene. Every patient is different, requiring different needs. Hygiene assistance is more common among older people. 

In after-surgery home care, you might struggle with eating, especially for the first few days. Solid foods can be off-putting and hard to stomach. There may also be certain dietary restrictions imposed by the doctor. However, you still need nutrients to help you heal. Our surgery home care services include meal planning and preparation for these reasons. 

Activity during surgery home care is a delicate balance

You do not want to overexert yourself and lengthen your recovery. Nor do you want inactivity during your surgery home care. Inactivity during your after-surgery home care can cause additional medical issues like muscle atrophy.

You, understandably, want to resume your normal activity after surgery. Home care can help you do so safely. Returning too quickly can injure you, and resuming too slowly can weaken you. This balance is even trickier with older patients. Home care services after surgery are advantageous for aging seniors. 

Post-surgery in-home caregivers can strike the balance and monitor your progress. If any complications occur, surgery home care services can address them and communicate with your health network. By performing light chores such as meal preparation and laundry, our caregivers take the strain off of you. Grant yourself peace of mind by trusting Visiting Angels. 

Reviews

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Blogs

For those who want to learn more about surgery home care, we recommend these blogs. 

1. Why In-Home Care Is Important After a Hospital Discharge
2. How In-Home Care Can Support Stroke Recovery
3. In-Home Personal Care Can Complement Home Health Care
4. Home Care Support for Seniors After Hip Replacement
5. Balance and Strength May Reduce Fall Risk for Seniors

Reach us at 804-423-6500 for more information. 

Areas We Serve

We are proud to have served the greater Richmond area for the last 18 years. We serve Midlothian, Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, and neighborhoods throughout the Southside like Brandermill and Bon Air.

We’re more than happy to provide quality, compassionate, and personalized surgery home care services!