As a senior gets older they are more likely to have rehab visits, hospital stays, or something else that requires the care of a facility. Once they return home there can be a huge adjustment and they may realize they need more help. There is no shame in needing hospital to home transition care and this type of care can actually ensure your loved one heals after a stay at the hospital and it can help ease them back into a daily routine. Here is what you need to know about hospital to home transition care.
Understand What Type You’ll Need
There are different types of care and not all seniors will need the same thing. You need to think about whether or not you will need full or part-time care, and talk to the doctor about instructions. Some seniors may be able to take their own medications and change their own dressings, but if they can’t they may need someone like a skilled nurse, if they can do it all by themselves, they may just need a basic caregiver to help ease them back into daily life. This can be so challenging to think about and sometimes a senior won’t know what is truly needed until they get back into their own environment. There are tons of options and so many types of hospital to home transition care solutions.
Is Special Equipment Needed
Not all caregivers will have access to special equipment. If this is something that is necessary your loved one will once again have to find the right provider to help them set up their homes. If they can do it themselves, this is something a doctor may help with. Ask a doctor what is going to make recovery at home the easiest and then purchase those items before a hospital stay. This is a simple step to make things a lot easier and the more a senior has the more basic care they will need. Look at things like:
- Hospital Beds
- Bedside Toilets
- Oxygen Equipment
- Adult Pullups
- Adult Sanitary Wipes
A caregiver may have access to these things but sometimes it is better for a senior to purchase these on their own with recommendations from the doctor.
Think About Transportation
Your loved one will need to not only think about how they are going to get around the house which may be easier with a caregiver, but they also need to think about how they are going to get around town. If they need help getting to and from the checkup appointments they will definitely need to consider hiring hospital to home transition care. Having reliable transportation to regular checkups will help ensure a doctor knows how a senior is doing and it will ensure a smoother and faster recovery.
Think About Nutrition
If a senior is having a hard time moving after a hospital stay it may also mean they cannot cook as well as before the trip. Certain types of home care will be able to help your loved one cook fresh foods which means they are able to fill up on healthy calories and get tons of vitamins and minerals from foods.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Hospital to Home Transition in Merkel, TX, please contact the caring staff at Clear Path Home Care today at (325) 244-0877
Clear Path Home Care provides compassionate, high-quality home care in Childress County, Cottle County, King County, Stonewall County, Fisher County, Nolan County, Hardeman County, Foard County, Knox County, Haskell County, Jones County, and Taylor County in Texas.
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