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Free Consultation:<\/strong> <\/i>(773) 207-3767<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Assisting Hands Home Care<\/a> provides non-medical senior care in Palos Heights and\u00a0the surrounding area with a full range of elder care services (See All Served Areas<\/a>).\u00a0<\/strong>Our caregivers are highly trained and will treat your loved one with compassion.<\/p>\n

After Surgery Care in Palos Heights, IL<\/h2>\n

When patients are ready to come home from the hospital after an illness or surgery, they are usually unable to fully care for themselves. Sometimes a family member or a friend may step in to help, but most cannot dedicate a lot of time to be their caregiver. In these cases, it is beneficial to get some outside assistance to help your loved ones recover at home.<\/p>\n

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Assisting Hands of Palos Heights, IL offers after-surgery care services to those located in Palos Heights, Worth, and Homer Glen, IL, and the surrounding areas. Our caregivers at Assisting Hands Home Care help our patients follow any care instructions they received from their doctor to ensure they recover properly at home.<\/p>\n

Make sure to call Assisting Hands Home Care at (773) 207-3767<\/strong><\/a> for after-surgery care in Palos Heights, IL.<\/p>\n

As many as 20% of patients get readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. Most of the time this can be avoided.<\/p>\n

We offer transitional care which includes the following:<\/h3>\n
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  • Pickup to and from the facility<\/li>\n
  • Clear communication of any discharge instructions to the patient and loved ones<\/li>\n
  • Making an appointment with the patient\u2019s doctor for any tests or labs<\/li>\n
  • Coordination of delivery of any durable medical equipment (DME)<\/li>\n
  • Faxing any new prescriptions and discharge orders to the patient\u2019s doctor<\/li>\n
  • Reminder to pick up medications<\/li>\n
  • Buying groceries and cleaning the fridge<\/li>\n
  • Help with light housekeeping<\/li>\n
  • Meal preparation<\/li>\n
  • Helping you set up a safe environment<\/li>\n
  • Help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    After Surgery In-Home Care<\/h2>\n

    After a surgery or hospital stay, most people are in pain, may not feel well due to medications, be unable to walk, or need additional support. Our caregivers are licensed, bonded, and insured and provide after-surgery home care for your loved one. We will make sure they get back to feeling their best.<\/p>\n