Following heart surgery, an intricate web of care needs arises, from dietary changes to incision care, pain management, swelling minimization, and more. The last thing a senior wants after returning home from such a traumatic event is to face the need for rehospitalization. Advanced Home Health Care wants to help ensure your senior loved one recovers fully and as quickly as possible from heart surgery, and offers the following tips:…
It’s such a feeling of relief when the medical staff informs you that your senior loved one is ready to be released from the hospital following surgery. But as they hand you that packet of discharge papers and instructions, a bit of uncertainty may begin to creep in. Will your loved one be able to care for herself at home? Prepare to ease transitions after surgery from hospital to home…
Today’s seniors are inundated with an explosion of high tech home health care products aimed at improving their independence and safety and enhancing their lives. In just a few clicks, they can instantly visit with friends and family through Skype, wear a device that connects to emergency assistance if needed, even stay safe from wandering with special sensors attached to shoes or a shirt. The issue becomes how to encourage…