After a person has surgery, there are many things which must be done to ensure they heal fully and quickly. In addition, surgery can leave a person weak and susceptible to complications. It’s during times such as these when in-home care can be most impactful.
As the East Bay’s top provider of compassionate in-home care, our team has been proud to help people recover from all types of surgeries. Our team members are specially trained, have a passion for their work, and are dedicated to helping facilitate healing.
In this article, we will discuss our in-home care options for people who have recently undergone surgical procedures. If you have a loved one who will be having surgery soon, read on to learn how we can be there during every step of their recovery.
Daily Task Assistance
Just because a person has a surgical procedure doesn’t mean their daily chores stop, and the last thing they need while trying to heal is to stress about their daily tasks. Part of our services includes daily task assistance, which can vary based on the needs of the patient. For most people this includes helping with things like dishes and laundry, transportation to doctor’s appointments, meal prep, and other daily tasks which tend to pile up during recovery.
Wound Care
Moving to more medical-focused tasks, an important part of in-home care post-surgery is wound care. In almost all cases, surgical procedures involve some form of complex incision which must be cared for meticulously in order for it to heal properly and avoid infection. Our team is well-trained in dressing wounds, and we can ensure the incision is cared for properly.
Professional Monitoring
Part of wound care is monitoring the progress of healing, and watching out for signs of infection. Our in-home caregivers not only monitor wounds, they keep their trained eyes on every part of the body, especially the areas related to the procedure. This professional monitoring helps families have great peace of mind, knowing there is someone in the home who can notice if things seem off and can call in a doctor for assistance if needed.
Physical Therapy
Practices like wound care and monitoring the patient focus on preventing complications, but we also are proactive in the healing process. It’s our goal to ensure a quick recovery, and in many cases, a physician recommends physical therapy as part of their healing plan. When this is the case, our team members can help administer therapy, lead exercises, and educate the patient on ways they can strengthen their bodies to promote healing.
Compassionate Care
We perform tasks such as the ones mentioned above with compassion. Above all, we want to treat our patients with dignity and help them feel like they have a true ally in their healing process. Our services are tailored to the needs of our patients, so if you have a loved one who is going under the knife soon, we can make a plan to help them successfully heal. To ask specific questions or learn more about how we can help, please reach out to us any time.
