Steps to Post-hospital Recovery for Seniors

One of the leading causes of hospital readmission is due to lack of assisted support and proper care. The first 72 hours of home after post-hospitalization is very critical for patients. Usually, they are exhausted after staying at the hospital and need a properly formulated care plan to recover fully.

Your beloved seniors may require hospitalization anytime and it is obvious for you to feel worried and perplexed as to how to take care of them at home after they are discharged from the hospital. To make your loved one’s transition home smooth and comfortable, hiring a professional caregiver from a good senior care service in Kolkata will be best. A professional caregiver can support the recovery of a senior very well by following a comprehensive care plan.  You need to remember that recovery is a gradual process and it may take anywhere from a few weeks to a month for your loved ones to fully recover. Below are some important steps to successful post-hospital recovery for seniors:

♦  Your beloved seniors will need enough rest to recover post-hospitalization. They may also need assistance in carrying out their daily chores like bathing, dressing, eating etc. A professional caregiver can assist your loved ones with the above-mentioned tasks and also with daily medications and therapies as advised by their doctor. Moreover, they can also help run other errands of the house like cooking, doing groceries, paying bills etc. This will help your senior to focus more on recommended therapy activities, relaxation and diet.

♦  Gradually, as your loved ones manage to gain some strength they will be able to identify the tasks that they can perform on their own like eating or going to the washroom etc but the caregiver must supervise each movement of your beloved seniors to ensure that they are comfortable and safe.

♦  When your seniors feel that they are comfortable enough doing their daily chores without requiring any support you may consider reducing the care but your loved ones must remain under the supervision of a professional caregiver because full independence post-hospitalization is a long term goal and it cannot be prioritized over the safety of your loved ones at any cost.

These are some of the important steps to a successful post-hospitalization recovery for your beloved seniors.