After a hospitalization or surgery, the road to recovery can be very evolving. Whether you are preparing for a procedure or taking care of your loved one after they’ve been discharged, home care is an important part of the healing process. It allows individuals to remain in their own homes while still receiving the medical assistance that they need. With proper planning and assistance from trained professionals, home care can make all the difference in achieving a full and successful recovery.

Whether you’re managing your own recovery plan or helping someone else through theirs, understanding what options are available will help ensure that everyone involved has access to quality support and guidance throughout the entire process.

Healing With Home Care

Once you’ve been discharged from the hospital, your healing process begins at home. Home care after a hospital visit or surgery is an important part of the recovery journey and it’s essential to follow any instructions provided by medical professionals.

  • Post-hospital visits and post-surgery home care are generally focused on helping individuals improve mobility, reduce pain levels, and return to their daily routines as soon as possible.
  • It’s also advisable to keep in mind that good nutrition plays a major role in the healing process.
  • Eating foods rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and carbohydrates can help boost your immune system while aiding in tissue repair.
  • Additionally, increasing fluid intake helps flush out toxins from the body so be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day!
  • Finally, getting adequate rest is just as crucial for proper recovery — aim for 8 hours each night if possible.

Nurse Care at Home

L & A Home care Services can provide a nurse to help during this difficult transition home by providing patient and caregiver education, pain management, medication management, surgical site care and monitoring, case management, and other services to ensure the comfort of you or a loved one.

No one wants to return to the hospital, yet hospital readmissions currently affect 20 percent of patients within the first 30 days after discharge.

Our nurses at L & A Home care Services provides personalized care to reduce the risk of hospital readmission and ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.

Post-hospital services include but not limited to:

  • Medication management and administration
  • Pain and symptom management
  • Surgical site monitoring
  • Wound care, including dressing changes
  • Patient, family and caregiver education
  • Instructions on new medical devices and equipment
  • Case management
  • Other services that may improve overall comfort of client

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