Post-Discharge Care Benefits
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Post-Discharge Care Benefits Many people think that once a hospital stay is over, that is the end – the patient is discharged and everything moves smoothly after that. The truth, however, is that a surprising number of patients face readmission. The main preventative action you can take to prevent […]
Helping Your Elderly Loved One After Surgery
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Helping Your Elderly Loved One After Surgery Just because your loved one has been released from the hospital after having surgery doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of post-surgical care you’ll still be required to facilitate. As your elderly loved one recovers, this can be a very stressful time […]
The 6 Best Ways to Regain Independence after Surgery
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 The 6 Best Ways to Regain Independence after Surgery Imagining the post-surgery road to recovery can be daunting and frightening. How long will recovery take? Will I ever regain full independence? These are questions that everyone asks before major medical procedures. The answers, however, depend largely on the individual. […]
5 Ways to Prepare for a Hospital Discharge
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 5 Ways to Prepare for a Hospital Discharge Did you know that according to the National Library of Medicine among Medicare patients, almost 20 percent who are discharged from a hospital are readmitted within 30 days? It is possible to prevent readmissions, which will improve the quality-of-life for patients and help […]
Tips For Minimizing Stress After Surgery
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Tips For Minimizing Stress After Surgery One of the most stressful things in life is an upended routine, and nothing can disrupt your family’s schedule quite like a surgery. Surgery sometimes increases feelings of strain and pressure for both the patient and the people that love them. Beyond the […]
Loved One Admitted to Hospital – How to Keep a Positive Outlook
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Loved One Admitted to Hospital – How to Keep a Positive Outlook I still remember the day that I received the phone call that my father had been admitted to the hospital. The sheer panic and fear for his life, and wondering what comes next to make sure that […]
Post-Surgical Care Tips That Can Help You Avoid Complications
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Post-Surgical Care Tips That Can Help You Avoid Complications The road to post-surgical recovery can be a long one, but it’s a path that you can navigate successfully. With some planning and a little bit of effort along the way, you can be back on your feet in no […]
How To Prepare for a Hospital Discharge
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 How To Prepare for a Hospital Discharge Whether you visited the emergency room for a broken hip or planned surgery for a knee replacement, it is common for people to spend several nights in a hospital bed. Though you would rather be elsewhere, doctors must watch over your healing […]
Benefits of In-Home Post-Surgery Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Benefits of In-Home Post-Surgery Care Going through a surgery is a strenuous process, and the recovery period can be even more difficult to overcome for several reasons. You may be bedridden for a period in order to recovery fully, which can be difficult regardless of your age. Consider these benefits of in-home post-surgery care. More Comfort Recovering […]
Tips for Transitioning From a Hospital to a Home
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Tips for Transitioning From a Hospital to a Home You or someone you know might have spent some time in the hospital but are making their way back home. Regardless of what kind of hospital care you received, it’s still going to be a transition moving back home after being under the constant […]