An organ transplant is one of the most complicated and serious procedures your loved one can have. It is usually a last resort to improve a health condition that your loved one has lived with for years. While it is oftentimes a frightening experience, when successful, organ transplants can change a person’s life and allow them to live a more fulfilling and rewarding life. If your loved one has received the good news that a match has been made and he will be able to receive his organ transplant, you, as his caregiver, will need to prepare for the recovery period so that his transplant is successful. A 24-hour home care team can be a great resource for someone recovering from transplant surgery.
Four responsibilities to expect once your loved one returns home:
Transportation
Your loved one will not be able to drive, but he will have many follow-up appointments that he’ll need to attend to keep his doctors up to date on his healing progress. He will need weekly blood draws for review as well as visits to multiple specialists that will help him successfully heal from the implant and begin a path toward better health.
Medication Management
One of the largest concerns about transplant surgery is the fear of the body rejecting the organ. Your loved one’s doctors will prescribe multiple medications that he’ll need to take at various times during the day to help his body through this major change. He will need help making sure he takes the right dosage at the right time and within the doctor’s directions. He might also need help with making sure his prescriptions are always filled so that he doesn’t run out.
Emotional Support
Many patients struggle with strong emotions after a transplant. The fear and anxiety can be overwhelming as they wait to see if the surgery will be a success. The healing is a long process and can result in frustration as well as elation. Some days will seem like huge successes while others might seem like failures, resulting in emotions that are all over the place. Having a loved one like yourself to support him as he experiences all of these normal emotions can help him manage them better and provide the support he needs.
Provide a Healthy Environment
In addition to having a comfortable place to recover, having you provide healthy meals, assist with prescribed exercises, and create a restful environment will help his recovery.
You Don’t Need To Do it All Alone
Helping someone recover from an organ transplant can be overwhelming. If you have other family or work responsibilities, it can become too much to manage your household and his as well.
With 24-hour home care services, your loved one will have a team of individuals who stay with him in his home and help with recovery efforts. His 24-hour home care team can monitor his progress, help with medication management, prepare his meals, and take care of the home so he can rest as needed. They allow you as the caregiver, to step in where you can help the most, while also allowing you to manage other areas of your life as well, knowing your loved one is well cared for even when you are not nearby.
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Home Care Advantage provides quality Non-Medical Home Care for seniors and families in Danbury, Bethel, Easton, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Southbury, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and surrounding areas.
With over 25 years of healthcare experience working with seniors, our model and approach to non-medical home care services are straightforward, providing you with the compassionate care you deserve. Providing care from the heart is what we are all about; we proactively work with you and your family to develop a care plan designed to meet your specific need for assistance and budget.
In addition to having an extensive work background in healthcare, my recent educational experience allowed me to earn my Doctorate Degree in public healthcare. This achievement enhanced my knowledge of the ever-evolving healthcare delivery system and heightened my awareness that you cannot go it alone to get the best outcome. Additionally, I have seen how some of my family members struggled and were overwhelmed with ensuring that their parents were safe and their needs were met. They did not know who to trust or where to turn for reliable and affordable help. I have made it our mission to be part of the solution allowing seniors to remain independent and be treated with the respect they deserve.
We are committed to providing excellent care for our clients, just as we would care for members of our own families. Please be assured that I will use my knowledge and background to protect and be a trusted resource for seniors and their families.
You can be confident that our caregivers are carefully screened, dependable, and selectively chosen to meet the specific needs of our clients. They are experienced and highly trained to provide excellent quality care and follow a strict professional code of conduct and ethics.
Our caregivers are competitively paid directly by our agency; there is no additional charge to you. Home Care Advantage files Social Security/Medicare, Federal and State Withholding Tax, and Unemployment Insurance for our employees. Workers’ compensation insurance and a fidelity bond cover the caregivers and supervisory staff.
Our caregivers are here for you and will work hard to assist you with your specific needs in the comfort of your own home. It is said that “Home is where the heart is.” Let Home Care Advantage provide care that will enrich your life and help you maintain an independent lifestyle in the comfort of your own home, “where you want to be.” Call us now! We look forward to working with you and your family.
Dr. Beverly J. Ruekberg, DHP, MPH, MA, Ed.
President/Geriatric Care Manager
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