{"id":5533,"date":"2020-10-23T18:16:24","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T22:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/?p=5533"},"modified":"2020-10-23T18:16:24","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T22:16:24","slug":"tips-for-increasing-the-success-of-a-hip-replacement-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/florida\/stpete\/blog\/tips-for-increasing-the-success-of-a-hip-replacement-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Increasing the Success of a Hip Replacement Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is your elderly loved one scheduled to get a hip replacement surgery? If so, you might be worried about how to help them recover better. There are many recommendations and orders that their doctor might have. However, there are also some tips here that can help you and elderly care providers to increase the success of your elderly loved one\u2019s hip replacement surgery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting Rid of Tripping Hazards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is very common for elderly people to fall after a hip replacement surgery. This is because they often shuffle their feet, since they can\u2019t move very well. If you want to help prevent your loved one from falling, you should get rid of all the tripping hazards that you can find in their home. You should take out floor mats, rugs, and other things that your loved one might trip over.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upgrade Their Bathroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5534 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2020\/10\/bigstock-Woman-looking-after-sick-fathe-91335428-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2020\/10\/bigstock-Woman-looking-after-sick-fathe-91335428-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2020\/10\/bigstock-Woman-looking-after-sick-fathe-91335428-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2020\/10\/bigstock-Woman-looking-after-sick-fathe-91335428-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2020\/10\/bigstock-Woman-looking-after-sick-fathe-91335428-2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Another way that you can help to increase the success of your elderly loved one\u2019s hip replacement surgery is to upgrade their bathroom. You should make sure the toilet is at a height where your loved one doesn\u2019t have to bend down to far. They should also be able to get up easily, as well. Installing a grab bar near the toilet can be beneficial for your elderly loved one. You should also ensure that there are grab bars in the shower and bath area. If possible, you can put a shower chair in the tub\/shower area. This prevents your elderly loved one from having to stand up for too long.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raising Up Their Legs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You and the elderly care providers should encourage your loved one to raise up their legs. If they don\u2019t elevate their legs enough, there will likely be more swelling. This can make it more difficult for your elderly loved one to move around. It can also make it more difficult for your loved one to heal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your elderly loved one is scheduled to have a hip replacement surgery, you should do all that you can to help them make it successful. While they aren\u2019t in control of what happens during the surgery, there are so many things that you and elderly care providers can do to help make the recovery more successful. If you follow the tips that are mentioned above, your elderly loved one can feel better throughout their recovery process. For some elderly people, a hip replacement surgery can be extremely tough.<\/p>\n<p>Sources<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.niams.nih.gov\/health-topics\/hip-replacement-surgery<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/hip-replacement\/about\/pac-20385042<\/p>\n<p><strong>If You Or An Aging Loved One Are Considering Hiring <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/florida\/stpete\/services\/caregiver-services\/\">Elderly Care in Pinellas Park, FL<\/a>, Please Contact The Caring Staff At Assisting Hands Home Care Today! 727-748-4211.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your elderly loved one scheduled to get a hip replacement surgery? 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