As more and more seniors choose to remain in their homes as they get older, it’s important to know what services are available for them, especially after a hospital stay. Years ago, the only choice might have been to transition to a nursing facility, but today, many of their post-hospital care needs can be completed in their homes, ensuring they recover in a familiar setting and don’t lose their independence.
Home Health Services
Seniors can receive medical attention in the comfort of their own home with the help of home health care services. These services may include the following:
Skilled Nursing: Certified nurses are capable of wound treatment, medication administration, and vital sign monitoring.
Physical Therapy: With individualized exercise plans in place, physical therapists assist seniors in regaining strength, mobility, and balance. This is an essential part of the post-hospital care plan, especially for seniors aging in place, as it may help them recover more quickly.
Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapists help seniors adjust to any physical restrictions by helping them with their daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and meal preparation.
Speech Therapy: Seniors with swallowing or communication issues can receive assistance from speech therapists.
Personal Care Services
Seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) are the focus of personal care services. Home health aides and licensed nursing assistants frequently offer these services, which can include:
Help with Hygiene and Dressing: It’s important to ensure seniors are wearing the appropriate clothing, are able to transition from pajamas to daily wear, and get the assistance they need with bathing/showering and other hygiene needs. With these tasks checked off for the day, seniors can feel refreshed and motivated.
Meal Preparation and Planning: Part of their post-hospital care plan might include necessary dietary changes, which can be hard to make on their own. With home care’s help, however, they can gain the education and support they need.
Mobility support: Assisting seniors with safe mobility, such as getting from their bed to their chair, is important for their overall general health and recovery.
Companion Care
Seniors’ mental and emotional health depends on social engagement. Companionship services provide:
Communication and Social Activities: Having discussions, playing games, or enjoying activities like arts and crafts, gardening, or simply sitting and looking at old photo albums.
Transportation: Companion care can assist seniors in transporting them to follow-up appointments or community events.
Housekeeping: It might be hard for seniors to complete their housekeeping tasks after leaving the hospital. Companion care can assist with this, as well as run errands when needed.
Post-hospital care for seniors takes a collaborative effort to ensure they get the services they need for a successful recovery. Leaning on the services listed above can also take off some of the responsibility of loved ones, which is critical if they live further away or can’t do it all themselves. Additionally, many of these services can remain in place after seniors recover to give them ongoing support and ensure they have everything they need.
Sources:https://www.marquiscompanies.com/blog/what-is-post-hospital-care-for-seniors
https://www.comfortkeepers.com/care-services/specialized-care/post-hospital-care/
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