After surgery, how can Visiting Angels help a patient recover at home?

Following surgery and post-operative care in the hospital, a patient will most likely return to their own home to continue the recovery process. But a home can present many challenges for a patient still recuperating from surgery. Do changes or modifications need to be done to your home to make accessibility easier? Below, we talk about possible changes to consider to make a loved ones home as comfortable as possible for them following surgery. 

ARE MODIFICATIONS NECESSARY?
This is a difficult question to answer, as it will be decided on a case-by-case basis. More invasive surgeries, such as a hip replacement or knee surgery, will require some sort of modification to make the patient feel comfortable in their own living space. At other times changes to the home may not be necessary. It’s important to consider the daily tasks that will need to be done and speak with a doctor about any concerns within the home. 

WHAT CHANGES MIGHT BE CONSIDERED?
One of the biggest issues that patients overcoming surgery may encounter in their home is the use of stairs. It’s important to consider what is upstairs and downstairs in the home and whether the patient is able to use the stairs safely. If the bedroom is upstairs and they are unable to walk up the stairs. For an elderly person, the stairs may be a larger concern, and that’s where having a Visiting Angels caregiver available to help, can be important.A Visiting Angels caregiver can help a patient navigate in their home, making sure they have ease of living as they recover from surgery. 

Food is another consideration. Getting proper nutrition will help the recovery process. Patients should speak to their doctor before surgery to learn about any dietary restrictions they may need to follow after surgery. A Visiting Angels caregiver can shop for the patient, making sure food and healthy nutrition is an essential part of the recovery process. 
When considering post-operative care at home, consider hiring a caregiver from Visiting Angels to ensure that you or a loved one can safely navigate the home, remember meals, and bathe safely.
At Visiting Angels, we are experts in assisting patients. Our private duty home care services help seniors stay at home allowing family members who may have other obligations like work and childcare not to worry.

To learn more about our in-home care for seniors and adults with disabilities and their caregivers in the San Fernando Valley, call Visiting Angels at 818 206 8121 today!