At Assisting Hands Home Care, we provide after-surgery home care services in Elmhurst, IL to help adults and the elderly return to their homes after a surgical procedure, or a hospital or rehab stay. Our highly trained staff ensures that our clients follow their doctors’ orders so that there are no setbacks or falls and they can get back to living in their home.
Sometimes post-hospitalization recovery can be difficult for adults and seniors. It takes time to get back the energy and functionality of their bodies and be able to take care of themselves. In many cases, there are specific appointments, exercises, physical therapy, prescriptions for medications, and even medical equipment that needs to be in place for a full recovery. We offer transitional care (non-medical) which will help your loved one recover at home.
Post-Operative Care Services
Call (630) 526-6522 for Assisting Hands® Home Care in Elmhurst, IL for after surgery care for your loved ones.
With post-operative care from Assisting Hands Home Care, adults and seniors in Elmhurst, IL and the surrounding areas have an opportunity to ease back into living at home safely. We have highly trained caregivers who help with transitional care so that our clients can make a full recovery. Discharge instructions are followed closely, and any needed support is provided. The recovery of your loved ones is monitored, and we provide updates to you and their doctor.
After-surgery home care begins after we assess the client’s needs. We create a care plan making sure all doctor’s discharge orders are fully followed. Our staff is highly trained to provide the best care possible for your loved one. We remind them to take medications, and we can help with household activities, personal hygiene, and more. All non-medical transportation is provided so that they can go to their follow-up appointments and physical therapy as needed.
After your loved one has a surgery, you can count on us to provide these home care services:
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- Transportation from the hospital to home
- Prepping the home for the patient following all instructions from the discharge facility
- Complete grocery shopping ensuring all dietary guidelines are followed
- Medication pick-up from pharmacy
- Work with medical equipment facility to deliver needed equipment
- Set-up all required physical, occupational, speech, or other therapy
- Call and set-up all follow-up appointments
- Provide help with bathing, dressing etc.
- Provide reminders to take medication
- Watch and report changes in client condition
- If needed, help with changing positions in bed
- Provide all transportation to medical appointments
- Cook and prepare meals
- Help with light housekeeping, laundry etc.
- Recovering after a hospital or a rehab stay can be difficult. That is why we offer services that help transition your loved one to home living in no time.
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Patient Sitters
Patient sitter services are available for individuals who are at a hospital or a rehab center. With these services, our caregiver helps the patient and provides care and companionship. The caregiver also communicates with the family and gives them updates. These services are provided hourly, overnight or 24 hours a day.
Post Hospital Care from Assisting Hands Home Care
To ensure that your loved ones are not hospitalized again, it is crucially important that they follow discharge orders and get enough rest. Assisting Hands provides care for your loved ones after a surgical procedure. We ensure that they rest and recover, follow all instructions from the hospital or rehab facility, and receive compassionate care from our staff. To find out more about our post-surgical care services in Elmhurst, IL and the surrounding areas, make sure to call us at (630) 526-6522.
