For a practical day-by-day plan, see Heritage’s Scottsdale guide to home care after a hospital stay.
- Maintain overall well-being. After being discharged from the hospital, seniors are at a greater risk of rehospitalization. With post-hospitalization care, seniors receive medication reminders to manage their symptoms. This may entail proper wound care to prevent recurrent infections and health complications. This prevents readmission and expedites recovery from the comfort of their homes.
- Obtain support with day-to-day activities. During recovery, managing household chores can be especially challenging. With home care, older adults receive support with daily activities. An in-home caregiver can provide assistance with hygiene tasks like bathing or toileting and offer a hand with light housekeeping tasks as well. This ensures a comfortable and sanitary environment during recovery.
- Receive emotional assistance. In-home caregivers also offer companionship and emotional assistance. Recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery can be socially isolating, especially for older adults. With home care, they have a companion to talk to and lean on to prevent boredom and loneliness.
