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Home Care Can Help – Transitioning from Hospital to Home

Home Care in Boca Raton FL

For many seniors who are being discharged from the hospital, the toughest part of their recovery is when they transition from the hospital to home. It is common for the elderly to think that once they are discharged, they are well enough to care for themselves at home.  In reality, it typically means the start of a whole new routine, which includes different medications, resting and/or tending to bandages. Fortunately, there are home care providers who can come to your loved ones home and assist them with a range of services while they are recovering.

Home Care Services
Home care providers offer a wide range of services. Some of the most common types of assistance your loved one may need when returning home from the hospital may include:

  • Personal care – a home care provider can assist with their personal hygiene needs, such as bathing, dressing and shaving.
  • Household chores – one of the most difficult things for seniors to do is put off their household chores. Home care services could include household chores, such as vacuuming, doing dishes, helping with the laundry and dusting.
  • Errands – for a few days following discharge, your senior loved one may need some things to make the recovery more comfortable. Home care providers can run errands, such as picking up medications or other items.
  • Companionship – sometimes one of the most important aspects of a healthy recovery is companionship. One of the most common types of home care is providing companionship. Caregivers are available to sit with your loved one to watch television, play board games or to simply chat.
  • Medication reminders – often times medications are changed or new ones added during a hospital stay, so upon returning home many seniors forget the new schedule and therefore forget to take important medications. Caregivers can be there to remind your loved one when it is time to take their medications, which ensures they are getting what they need for a speedy recovery.

 

As your senior loved one is discharged from the hospital, it is not always possible for you to be there with them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to make sure they are resting and taking care of themselves. Hiring a home care provider is a great way to put your mind at rest by knowing that your loved one is being cared for during recovery.

If you or an aging family member near Boca Raton, FL is in need of home care services, call the caring professionals at Star Multi Care today at (954) 870-4770. Providing Service in Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, Delray Beach, Coconut Creek, Taramac, Margate, and surrounding Florida cities.

Stephen Sternbach

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