Rehabilitation After Surgery is Difficult for Even Healthy Patients in Wellington and Palm Beach
For seniors, recovering from can be especially challenging, as age-related health risks can slow the healing process. According to studies, one in five senior patients are readmitted to the hospital within a month after the initial discharge. Check out these tips to aid you in your recovery or help you care for a senior undergoing surgery.
Follow Your Doctor’s Instructions
Some patients experience temporary moments of increased mobility, and may skip rehabilitation sessions or medications. Others may push themselves beyond their limits and cause additional harm to their health. It is recommended that you take a friend or family member to post-op appointments to help keep track of their doctor’s instructions.
Prepare For the Surgery In Advance
If your surgery will limit mobility — such as knee or hip replacement surgery — it helps to prepare your home to make getting around post- surgery easier. You can clear walking paths of furniture or other obstacles. Place a lamp beside the bed and lower hanging clothes to the bottom racks of the closet. You might even rearrange kitchen pantry and cabinet shelves to make meal preparation easier.
Get Help
BrightStar Care offers
Transitional Care Services to monitor your recovery progress. Caregivers can provide transportation to and from rehab and doctor’s appointments, assist with everyday tasks, and provide respite care for family or other caregivers. At BrightStar Care of Wellington and Palm Beach, we offer the services and expertise to help you make a safe and healthy recovery at home, and lower the likelihood of a return trip to the hospital.
